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Neumann TLM 49
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Neumann TLM 49

Large-diaphragm condenser, cardioid, transformerless, with the K 47 capsule in the large M 49-style headgrille; tube-like soft saturation

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−38 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
12 dB(A)
Max SPL
110 dB SPL
Impedance
50 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 5. 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. 5. Free field, IEC 60268-4 (as printed under the response graph). 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−38 dBV/Pa (13 mV/Pa), 1 kHz into 1 kohm; ± 1 dB. "13 mV/Pa = –38 dBV ± 1 dB".p. 4
Self-noise12 dB(A), IEC 60268-1; A-weighted per IEC 61672-1, RMS
Self-noise (CCIR 468)23 dB, CCIR 468-3, quasi peak
Max SPL110 dB SPL, less than 0.5% THD; also 129 dB SPL, less than 5% THD. "THD of microphone amplifier at an input voltage equivalent to the capsule output at the specified SPL". The product page: "the TLM 49 intentionally produces soft saturation at higher sound pressure levels, resulting in a seemingly low max SPL figure of 110 dB for 0.5% THD, rising slowly to 5% at 129 dB SPL".
Signal-to-noise ratio82 dB, re 94 dB SPL, A-weighted; also 71 dB, re 94 dB SPL, CCIR 468-3
Output impedance50 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, nominal load
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency response 20 Hz...20 kHz"; "the linear performance of the TLM 49 amplifier to below 20 Hz" (p. 2).
Poweringphantom P48, 48 V ± 4 V (IEC 61938). Any P48 supply giving at least 3.2 mA per channel (p. 2).
Current draw3.2 mA
ConnectorXLR-3. Balanced, transformerless output; pin 1 0 V/ground, pin 2 + phase, pin 3 - phase. The quick guide: matching connector XLR3F.p. 2
Weight825 gp. 4
Dimensions78 × 165 mm. Diameter 78 mm, length 165 mm.
Max. output voltage-1 dBu (THD < 5%)
Cable lengthNot affected by very long cables; a fall-off at the top only well over 300 mp. 6
Selected accessoriesIC 3 mt, IC 4 cables; AC 22, AC 25, AC 27 adapters; N 248 power supply; BS 48 i, BS 48 i-2 battery supplies; DS 120, SG 2 mounts; MNV 87 auditorium hanger; MF 3, MF 5 stands; STV extensions; PS 15, PS 20 a popscreens
From the product page
CapsuleK 47 large-diaphragm capsule (pressure-gradient), elastically mounted. "the same K 47 capsule" as the M 49 and U 47. The manual: "Pressure gradient transducer" (p. 4) and "Elastic mounting protects the capsule from structure-borne noise" (p. 2).
Finishnickel. Order info: "Color nickel".
Supplied accessoriesEA 3 shock mount. Order info for the TLM 49 Set (Cat. No. 008550): "TLM 49 Microphone, EA 3 Shock Mount". The quick guide shows the EA 3 and marks the SG 2 stand mount as optional.
Cat. No.TLM 49 Set, nickel: 008550
SoundClear bass and midrange with a gentle presence boost above 2 kHz; FET circuit with a sound design that reproduces tube circuits
HeadgrilleLarge, acoustically open, the M 49 design
ApplicationsMainly vocals; also acoustic guitar and upright bass
AwardsMIPA Award 2007; Soundcheck readers’ poll microphone of the year 2007; Keys Award 2007
From the quick guide
Operating conditions0 °C to +70 °C; storage -20 °C to +70 °C; humidity max. 90 % at +20 °Cp. 2

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