Neumann TLM 103 D

Neumann TLM 103 D Description

Pure Neumann sound in the digital domain, for use with AES/EBU, AES 42 or S/PDIF. The signal is converted directly at the capsule. Difficult questions concerning the optimal preamp and A/D converter for a Neumann mic are thus a thing of the past.

Features

• True Neumann sound: The legendary Neumann sound in the digital realm. Pure Neumann capsule sound.
• True to the original: The satisfaction of recording the uncolored original, with no "bottlenecks" between the capsule and the recording system.
• True conversion: The guarantee of having one of the best A/D converters available.
• True handling safety: Anti-clipping processing ensures handling safety, and reduces stress.
• True time savings: Reduced time requirements and personnel costs, particularly due to faster post production processing.
• True economy: Lower investment costs, since separate A/D converters and preamps are no longer needed. This also means space and weight savings (e.g. in the OB van).

Applications

• A universal cardioid mic
• Vocalist recording
• Announcer's mic for broadcasting/voice over
• Due to minimal self-noise: on-air mic for radio/broadcast, very low amplitude signals, radio drama, sampling, foley/sound effects
• Home recording and project studios
• Spot mic for: wind instruments, strings, percussion, guitar amps, drum overhead

These are just some of the most common applications. We recommend additional experimentation to gain maximum use from this microphone.

Specifications

• Acoustic transducer: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional characteristic: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Free-field sensitivity²⁾:–39 dBFS
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR⁴⁾: 17.5 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted⁴⁾: 7 dB-A
• Signal-to-noise ratio³⁾, CCIR⁴⁾: 76.5 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio³⁾, A-weighted⁴⁾: 87 dB
• Maximum SPL at 0 dBFS: 127 dBSPL
• Dynamic range, A-weighted⁴⁾: 127 dB
• Sampling rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
• Preset Gain: 10 dB (variable with DMI-2)
• Weight: approx. 460 g, Diameter: 60 mm, Length: 132 mm