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Neumann TLM103 25th anniversary version, limited edition of 500 copies worldwide. This modern version of the legendary U87, comes in a magnificent finish. An exceptional microphone with an exceptional look!

ARTICLE N° 87769
  • Neumann TLM 103 25 Years Edition
  • Limited edition of 500 copies worldwide
  • Own noise: 7 dB-A
  • Pressure gradient transducer principle
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • Frequency response 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Sensitivity at 1 kHz in 1 kohm 21 mV/Pa
  • Nominal impedance: 50 Ohms
  • Nominal load impedance: 1000 Ohms
  • SPL CCIR 468-3 equivalent: 17.5 dB
  • SPL DIN/IEC 651 equivalent: 7 dB-A
  • CCIR 468-3 S/N ratio: 76.5 dB
  • S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 87 dB
  • Maximum SPL (DHT 0.5%): 138 dB
  • Max output level. : 13 dBu
  • Dynamics of DIN/IEC 651 microphone preamp: 131 dB
  • Phantom power voltage 48 V ± 4 V
  • Consumption: 3 mA
  • Connector: XLR 3
  • Delivered with its EA 4 BK suspension, a very solid aluminum case, a pair of black gloves, a Quick guide and a Safety guide
Neumann launched its famous TLM 103 in 1997. To celebrate this best-seller, a special and limited edition, called "25 Years Edition" is offered at the end of 2022. Dressed in a superb galvanic nickel dress which gives it gives a raw but refined titanium look, this edition is a tribute to the industrial aesthetic of the late 90s. This special coating is entirely made by Neumann. Ultrafine grooves give the TLM 103 an elegant roughness.

The TLM 103 takes features of the original U87 and combines them with modern needs in terms of signal-to-noise: it is particularly low!

This version of the TLM 103, 25 Years Edition, is limited to only 500 pieces worldwide and each unit bears its individual serial number on the front panel. It is supplied with its elastic suspension and a pair of black gloves to handle it without leaving traces, all in a very robust aluminum case.
Capsule type
 Capacitor
Application
 Singing, Speaking voice, Guitar / bass amplifier, Drum / percussions, Strings instruments
Directivity
 Cardioid
Lamp microphone
 No
Shockmount included
 Yes
Complete set
 Yes
Power supply
 Via +48 V phantom power supply
Color
 Nickel
Connectors
 XLR male 3 pins
Limited edition
 Yes
Frequency response, upper limit
 20 kHz
Frequency response, low limit
 20 Hz
Packaging
 Single unit
1997 was the year of two magical events: 500 copies of a book about a certain “Harry Potter” were published in the United Kingdom – and Neumann presented the TLM 103, the sensation of the time in its sector. It was the first microphone to offer true Neumann quality at an affordable price for home use by enthusiasts or for a model studio. And he too could work magic: the TLM 103 made microphone noise virtually disappear. Thanks to its incredibly low self-noise level of just 7 dB-A, well below ambient noise even in the best recording studios.

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