The Neumann TLM103 Black features a large-diaphragm capsule (cardioid) with a maximum sound pressure level of 138dB that allows the recording of percussion, drums, amps and other very loud sound sources. Instruments that are not especially loud also benefit from the very fast transient response of the Neumann TLM103. The capsule has a flat frequency response up to about 5 kHz, and above that, a wide flat 4 dB presence boost.

The entire internal construction is elastically mounted to attenuate any structure borne noise that could interfere with the TLM 103's operation. Furthermore the capsule is set on an elastic mount. The frequency range reaches below 20 Hz and thus even very low bass signals are reproduced without coloration. The large wire mesh headgrille protects the capsule from plosive sounds and effectively prevents pop noises. With transformerless circuitry, this microphonecomes with a swivel mount.

The main features of the Neumann TLM103 Black include:

• Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient Transducer
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity @ 1 kHz into 1 kOhm: 23 mV/Pa
• Rated Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Rated Load Impedance: 1 kOhms
• Equivalent Noise Level: 17.5 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted): 7 dB-A
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 76.5 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 87 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
• Maximum Output Voltage: 13 dBu
• Supply Voltage: 48V ± 4V
• Current Consumption: 3 mA
• Weight: 450g
• Diameter: 60mm
• Length: 132mm