The smaller size of the microphone contributes to an exceptionally compact appearance that nevertheless fits in with the classic Neumann design. The elegant shape together with the chrome-plated ring will catch your attention at first glance. Inside the microphone is a newly developed large-diaphragm microphone capsule with cardioid characteristic. The maximum sound pressure level (SPL) is 144 dB, a value that allows the TLM 102 to be used for picking up very loud instruments such as percussion, drums or guitar amplifiers. Its fast transient response makes it suitable for all musical instruments. But its main domain is the voice - both singing and spoken word. The frequency curve is flat with a slight lift above 6 kHz, ensuring minimal voice colouration and clear bass reproduction. For touch noise suppression, the capsule is housed in a flexible hinge. In addition to protecting the capsule, the cover grille also serves as a pop filter to eliminate rarities when capturing vocals and spoken word. Its price and versatile use make the TLM 102 an ideal microphone for home recording studios, project studios, smaller TV and radio. In January 2011, the TLM 102 won the TEC Award - 1st place in the Microphone Recording Technology category. It is available in matte nickel and matte blackFeaturesLarge diaphragm microphone with cardioid characteristicCompact, "Neumann shrunken" style designHigh maximum sound pressureModerate frequency response above 6 kHzTransformerless output circuitryPackage including SG 2 swivel joint (SET version including EA 4 flexible hinge)AccessoriesEA 4 flexible bracketPop filter PS 15Wind protection WS 2Technical parametersNameValueAcoustic systempressure gradientDirectional characteristiccardioidFrequency range20 ... 20 000 HzSensitivity at 1 kHz/1 kOhm11 mV/PaNominal impedance50 OhmsMin. load impedance1 000 OhmsNoise level according to CCIR21 dBNoise level according to A12 dB-ASignal-to-noise ratio by CCIR (94 dB SPL)73 dBSignal to Noise Ratio A (94 dB SPL)82 dB-AMax. sound Pressure Level (SPL) at < 0.5% distortion144 dBMax. output voltage13 dBuSupply voltage (P48, IEC 61938)48 V ± 4 VSupply current (P48, IEC 61938)3.5 mAConnectorXLR 3MWeight260 gDiameter52 mmLength116 mm