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Neumann TLM 103
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Neumann TLM 103

Large-diaphragm condenser, cardioid, transformerless; very low self-noise

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−32.5 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
7 dB(A)
Max SPL
138 dB SPL
Impedance
50 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 6. Free field, IEC 60268-4 (as printed under the graph). Distance not stated. The solid curve is the nominal response; the dashed lines are its tolerance band.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 6. Free field, IEC 60268-4. Each curve is drawn on one side only (125 Hz to 1 kHz left, 2 to 16 kHz right); the pattern is taken as symmetric.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsulepressure-gradient transducer, large diaphragmp. 5
Sensitivity−32.5 dBV/Pa (23 mV/Pa), 1 kHz into 1 kohm. "23 mV/Pa = -32.5 dBV ± 1 dB".
Self-noise7 dB(A), IEC 60268-1; A-weighted per IEC 61672-1, RMS
Self-noise (CCIR 468)17.5 dB, CCIR 468-3, quasi peak
Max SPL138 dB SPL, 0.5% THD. THD of the amplifier at an input voltage equal to the capsule output at that SPL.
Signal-to-noise ratio87 dB, A-weighted, re 94 dB SPL; also 76.5 dB, CCIR
Output impedance50 ohm
Rated load impedance1000 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom P48, 48 V ± 4 V (IEC 61938)
Current draw3 mA
ConnectorXLR-3 male. Not stated by the manufacturer: The manual describes XLR 3 cabling (section 2.1).p. 3
Weight450 gp. 5
Dimensions60 × 132 mm. Diameter × length.
Max. output voltage13 dBu
AccessoriesEA 1 elastic suspension, SG 1 stand mount, WS 87 foam windscreen, PS 15 / PS 20 a pop screensp. 6

Documents

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