Neumann announces new compact, large-diaphragm TLM 102 condenser
Oct 23, 2009 2:46 PM
The new Neumann TLM 102 is a compact, large-diaphragm condenser at a low price point.
German microphone manufacturer Neumann announced the new TLM 102 at AES 2009. The cardioid-only design features a compact appearance while retaining the aesthetics and performance that define the Neumann studio line.
The TLM 102 houses a newly developed large-diaphragm cardioid capsule that handles a maximum sound pressure level of 144dB, making it useful for capturing loud sound sources. However, the sonic design was optimized for vocals and speech, with a slight boost above 6kHz to create presence and a transformerless design to preserve signal purity. The TLM 102 carries a self-noise rating of 12dBA and signal-to-noise ratio of 82dB (A-weighted). It operates on standard phantom power.
Neumann explained that the new model’s modest pricing was part of its design goal of providing a highly versatile microphone that that would be accessible to broadcasters, as further evidenced by its camera-friendly, low-profile appearance. The TLM 102 is available in black and nickel and ships complete with a stand mount.
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