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Neumann TLM 193
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Neumann TLM 193

Large-diaphragm condenser, cardioid only, transformerless; no switches

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−35 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
10 dB(A)
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
50 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 10. Free field, IEC 60268-4 (as printed under the graph). Distance not stated.

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. 10. 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. Rings every 5 dB, centre -25 dB.

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All specs

From the manual
Sensitivity−35 dBV/Pa (18 mV/Pa), 1 kHz into 1 kohm; serial numbers from 5825; also −39 dBV/Pa, serial numbers up to 5824p. 8
Self-noise10 dB(A), IEC/DIN 651. "Equivalent SPL IEC/DIN 651 10 dB-A".
Self-noise (CCIR 468)21 dB, CCIR 468-3
Max SPL140 dB SPL, 0.5% THD. "Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD 140 dB": "THD of microphone amplifier at an input voltage equivalent to the capsule output at the specified SPL". The 2016 sheet repeats 140 dB for #5825 on.
Signal-to-noise ratio84 dB, DIN/IEC 651, re 94 dB SPL; also 73 dB, CCIR 468-3
Dynamic range130 dB, DIN/IEC 651. "providing a dynamic range of 130 dB (DIN/IEC 651)".p. 3
Output impedance50 ohm, ratedp. 8
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, rated load
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range 20 Hz...20 kHz"; the amplifier is linear down to 20 Hz (p. 4).
Poweringphantom, 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 1938)
Current draw3 mA. The 2016 sheet: 3.0 mA for #5825 on.
ConnectorXLR-3. Balanced, transformerless output: pin 1 ground, pin 2 +, pin 3 -.p. 2
Weight480 g, approx.p. 8
Dimensions49 × 175 mm. Printed as "Ø 49 mm x 175 mm": diameter x length.
Supplied accessoriesSG 2 swivel mount; Wooden case. "The microphone comes in a wooden case including the SG 2 swivel mount."p. 2
Max. output voltage13 dBu (3.5 V)p. 8
Diffuse-field responseFlat for sound arriving within about ±100° up to 10 kHz, so the diffuse-field response runs parallel to the on-axis curve up to 10 kHzp. 3
Seriesfet 100 series; TLM stands for transformerless microphone
VersionTLM 193, matte black (Cat. No. 08381)p. 4
Selected accessoriesEA 1 / EA 2 elastic suspensions, DS 120 stereo bar, MNV 87 auditorium hanger, PS 15 / PS 20 a popscreens, WS 89 windscreen, N 248 and BS 48 i power supplies, IC 3 mt / IC 4 cablesp. 11
Windscreen WS 89Wind noise attenuation 27 dB; about 3 dB less at 15 kHzp. 13
From the product page
CapsuleK 89 dual-diaphragm large-diaphragm capsule, elastically mounted. "It uses the same K 89 large diaphragm capsule" as the TLM 170 R, "a modern, edge-terminated design". The manual (p. 3): "a dual-membrane capsule", elastically mounted against structure-borne noise.

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