Data Sheet
1)
according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2)
measured as equivalent el. input signal
Features
• Multipattern large diaphragm microphone with
5 polar patterns (omni, wide cardioid, cardioid,
hypercardioid, fi gure-eight)
• Navigation switch with LED illuminated display
for polar pattern, PAD and low cut
• Sound characteristics: transparent, natural
reproduction of human voice, outstanding
transient response
• Balanced sound in all 5 polar pattern settings
Application Hints
• Vocals and speech with optimized handling of
sibilance
• Main microphone in orchestra recordings or spot
microphone particularly suggested for string, wood-
wind and brass instruments
• Recording of extreme SPLs (drum and percussion,
guitar amp etc.)
• Broadcast (radio drama, ADR), fi lm & game sound
production, professional recording studios, home
recording
Technical Data
Acoustical operating Pressure gradient transducer Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%
2)
141 dB
Directional pattern Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid,
hypercardioid, fi gure-8
with preattenuation –6 dB 147 dB
Frequency range 20 Hz...20 kHz with preattenuation –12 dB 153 dB
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 11 mV/Pa Max. output voltage for THD > 0.5 % 10 dBu
Rated impedance 50 ohms Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V
Rated load impedance 1 kohms Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 3,2 mA
Equivalent noise level, CCIR
1)
22 dB Matching connector XLR3F
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
1)
10 dB-A Weight approx. 445 g
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR
1)
(rel. 94 dB SPL) 72 dB Diameter 64 mm
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted
1)
(rel. 94 dB SPL) 84 dB Length 145 mm
the freedom of sound – the new tlm 107
Multi-faceted versatility, no-compromise sound and innovative opera-
tion: With fi ve directional characteristics and a novel operating concept,
this standard-setting large-diaphragm microphone provides sound with-
out any coloration. Featuring equally impressive level handling and low
self-noise, it captures everything from the softest whisper to thundering
drums. For studio, broadcasting and demanding home recording applica-
tions.
Classic proportions combined with attractive styling and fresh ideas – the
TLM 107 perfectly embodies the Neumann philosophy: Innovation based
on tradition. Far from evoking vintage or retro nostalgia, the standard-
setting TLM 107 represents an impressive, modern studio microphone. Its
extensive performance spectrum and high-precision reproduction, very
close to the original, make the TLM 107 universally applicable, opening up
the widest freedom in mixing and post-production.
Neumann Engineering
The newly developed sound transducer, inspired by one of Neumann’s top-of-
the-line microphones, the D-01, is impressive with its outstanding impulse
fi delity. The great consistency of the fi ve polar patterns, omnidirectional,
cardioid and fi gure-8, with the intermediate patterns wide-angle cardioid and
hypercardioid, is also unusual for a large-diaphragm capsule. The TLM 107 pro-
vides optimal sound not only for the cardioid setting; it also ensures maximum
precision over the entire frequency range for all of the other directional charac-
teristics. The sound always remains balanced, with an almost linear reproduction
up to 8 kHz, and a slight boost in the highest frequencies that lends presence and
freshness to the voice. Here particular attention has been paid to the natural re-
production of speech sounds, especially the critical “s” sound. The grille is acousti-
cally optimized for low sensitivity to pop sounds. In addition, the sound transducer