Neumann TLM 103
Large-diaphragm condenser
Microphone$1,252Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Large-diaphragm condenser
- Topology
- condenser (FET)
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- Studio mic
- Connection
- XLR analog
- DSP
- false
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL
- 138 dB at 0.5% THD
- Sensitivity
- 23 mV/Pa
- Polar pattern
- cardioid
- Impedance (Ω)
- 50
- Introduced
- 1997
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: None (fixed cardioid)
I/O: XLR 3M output
Notable use: One of Neumann's best-selling mics; affordable U 87-derived alternative, capsule from U 87
Notes: Price is Sweetwater street price (nickel); also sold in matte black ($1295) and Anniversary Edition ($1595).