Neumann TLM 193 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone

TLM 193 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone description:

The TLM 193 is a large diaphragm microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, designed for vocal and general instrument recording and sound reinforcement. With this microphone Neumann continues its long tradition, and is offering high end technology at an affordable price for musicians and the home recording studio.

The microphone uses a transformerless circuit, featuring extremely low self noise and large dynamic range. The polar response is very linear over a wide incidence angle. Thus, even signals coming from the side are reproduced faithfully and without coloration. The exposed surface of the microphone capsule is at ground potential, making it immune to typical interference and contamination. The capsule is elastically mounted to avoid structure born noise due to shock and handling. The frequency response is linear down to 20Hz. The microphone is supplied with a swivel mount.

Features:

• A universal cardioid mic
• Ideal for close miking of instruments with high sound pressure levels
• Announcer's mic for broadcasting/dubbing
• Home recording and project studios
• Vocalist recording
• Spot mic for wind instruments, strings, percussion, guitar amps
• Large diaphragm cardioid microphone
• Pressure-gradient transducer
• Transformerless circuitry
• Extremely low noise: 10 dB (A)
• Includes swivel mount

Specifications:

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohms: 18 mV/Pa
• Rated impedance: 50 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
• Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3: 21 dB
• Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 10 dB-A
• S/N ratio CCIR 468-3: 73 dB
• S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 84 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 140 dB
• Maximum output voltage: 13 dBu
• Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 130 dB
• Supply voltage: 48 V +/- 4 V
• Current consumption: 3 mA
• Matching connectors: XLR 3F
• Weight: 480 g
• Diameter: 49 mm
• Length: 175 mm