Neumann TLM 49 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone, Nickel

Neumann's TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm studio microphone with a cardioid directional characteristic and a warm sound which is especially optimized for vocal performance. It is supplied as a set with an elastic suspension.

The design is inspired by that of Neumann's M 49 and M 50 microphones of the 1950s. Naturally, the TLM 49 has the typical Neumann fine matte nickel finish. The "sound design" is also oriented toward that of the M 49 and the U 47. The large-diaphragm capsule of the TLM 49 provides a cardioid directional characteristic with a tendency toward supercardioid, due to the special capsule construction. Following the example of the M 49, high frequencies are more directional. The capsule diameter is 34 mm. The front of the microphone is indicated by the red Neumann logo on the microphone body. The capsule is oriented so that the microphone is addressed from the front. By combining its retro look with proven Neumann transformerless circuit technology, this microphone ensures low self-noise and the use of high gain levels.

Features

• Sound profile optimized for vocal performance
• Pressure gradient transducer with the large-diaphragm capsule of the legendary U 47
• Cardiod characteristic
• Retro design
• Transformerless output circuitry
• Acoustically very open wire mesh headgrille
• Complete set with elastic suspension

Specifications

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 13 mV/Pa
• Rated impedance: 50 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 23 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 12 dB-A
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL): 71 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL): 82 dB
  • According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
• Maximum SPL for THD < 0.5 %: 110 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD < 5 %: 129 dB
• Maximum output voltage for THD < 5%: -1 dBu
• Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 0.5 %: 98 dB
• Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 5 %: 17 dB
  • Measured as equivalent el. input signal, k2 dominant
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.2 mA
• Matching connector: XLR 3F
• Weight: 825 g
• Diameter: 78 mm
• Length: 165 mm