TLM 49

Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone

Overview
The TLM 49 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone from Neumann is a large-diaphragm studio microphone with a cardioid directional characteristic and a warm sound, optimized for vocal performance. It is supplied as a set, with an elastic suspension. The design is inspired by the Neumann M 49 and M 50 microphones of the 1950s. The "sound design" is also oriented toward that of the M 49 and the U 47. This microphone ensures low self-noise and the use of high gain levels.The large-diaphragm capsule of the TLM 49 provides a cardioid directional characteristic with a tendency toward supercardioid, due to the capsule construction. Following the example of the M 49, high frequencies are more directional. The capsule diameter is 34mm. The capsule is oriented so that the microphone is addressed from the front.The TLM 49 uses the K 47 capsule, which was also used in the M 49 and the U 47. The capsule has a linear frequency response up to the upper mid-range. Above 2 kHz there is a gentle presence boost up to 3 dB. The capsule is enclosed by a large microphone head grille, which is acoustically very open and is neutral with regard to the sound.

Features

With TLM technology the usual output transformer is replaced by an electronic circuit. As with traditional transformers, it ensures good common mode rejection, and prevents RF interference that may influence the balanced audio signal. Noise signals which affect the balanced modulation line are effectively suppressed. The microphone can operate at sound pressure levels of up to 129 dB without distortion, and provides a dynamic range of 117 dB (A-weighted). The entire interior structure is mounted elastically, to prevent the transmission of structure-borne noise. In addition, the capsule is mounted with a rubber shock mount. Due to the wide frequency response, the TLM 49 can also transmit low-frequency signals without coloration. The TLM 49 is supplied with the elastic suspension EA 3, which effectively protects the microphone from structure-borne noise.

- Sound profile optimized for vocal performance

- Pressure gradient transducer with the large-diaphragm capsule of the Neumann U 47

- Cardioid characteristic

- Transformerless output circuitry

- Acoustically very open wire mesh head grille

- Elastic suspension

Specifications          

Analog Performance

Operating Principle                                Pressure Gradient

Transducer                                            Condenser

Polar Pattern                                         Cardioid

Frequency Range          20 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio     71 dB CCIR

82 dB A-Weighted

Equivalent Noise Level  23 dB CCIR

12 dB A-Weighted

Maximum SPL   110 dB SPL

129 dB SPL

THD      < 0.5%

Impedance        50 Ohms

Load Impedance           1000 Ohms

Sensitivity         13 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kOhms

General

Output Connectors        1 x 3-Pin XLR

Operating Current Consumption 3.2 µA

Operating Voltage         48 V ± 4 V

Length  6.50" / 165 mm

Diameter           3.07" / 78 mm

Weight  1.82 lb / 825 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight            3.6 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)          7.7 x 6.6 x 5.1"

What’s In The Box

- Neumann TLM 49 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone

- Neumann Elastic Band for EA3 Shockmount (Light Gray)