NEUMANN TLM103-black Cardioid microphone, w/ mount & case

The TLM103 is a cardioid large diaphragm mic with a transformerless output stage. Designed primarily for vocals the TLM103 also excels on piano, percussion and stringed instruments. Requires 48 volts phantom power. Includes an SG-1 swivel mount and wooden box. By utilizing the tried and true transformerless circuit found in numerous Neumann microphones, the TLM 103 features yet unattained low self-noise and the highest sound pressure level transmission. The capsule, derived from that used in the U 87, has a cardioid pattern, is acoustically well-balanced and provides extraordinary attenuation of signals from the rear. Delivery includes an SG 103 swivel mount and a wooden jeweler's box. ApplicationsDue to the universal cardioid pattern, straightforward handling, extremely low self-noise level, and finally, the price, the TLM 103 is predestined for all demanding applications from home recording to professional broadcasting and commercial recording studios. The capsule has a flat frequency response up to about 5 kHz, and above that, a wide flat 4 dB presence boost. The large wire mesh headgrille protects the capsule from plosive sounds and effectively prevents pop noises. With just 7 dB-A the self-noise level of the TLM 103 is so reduced that even the smallest signals are reproduced basically noise-free. As it is capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 138 dB without distortion, the TLM 103 provides a dynamic range of 131 dB.