TLM 102
Bedienungsanleitung 2
Operating Manual 6
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1. Introduction Do not use solvents or aggressive cleansers for
cleaning purposes.
This manual contains essential information for the
operation and care of the product you have pur- Dispose of the equipment in accordance with the
chased. Please read the instructions carefully and regulations applicable to the respective country.
completely before using the equipment. Please
keep this manual where it will be accessible at all 3. Brief description
times to all current and future users.
The TLM 102 is a condenser studio microphone
Additional information, in particular concern- with transformerless (TLM) circuit technology
ing available accessories and Neumann service and a cardioid directional characteristic.
partners, can always be found on our website:
www.neumann.com. Information about service The transformerless design of the TLM 102 per-
partners can also be obtained by telephone: mits exceptionally clean sound transmission with
+49 (0) 30 / 41 77 24 - 0. no coloration, as well as a maximum dynamic
range with low self-noise.
The following related files are available in PDF
format in the Downloads section of our website The microphone houses a large diaphragm cap-
www.neumann.com: sule. It has a linear frequency response up to ap-
• Operation with Unbalanced or Center Tap proximately 6 kHz, above which there is a broad,
Grounded Inputs flat presence boost.
• Some Remarks on Microphone Maintenance
The Neumann online forum on our website en- 4. Scope of delivery
ables Neumann users worldwide to share their
experiences. Through its integrated archive func- TLM 102 (bk):
tion, the forum has developed into an extensive • TLM 102 (bk) microphone
knowledge pool. • SG 2 stand mount
• Operating manual
2. Safety instructions • Wooden box
The microphone has the intended purpose of con-
verting acoustic signals into electrical signals. TLM 102 (bk) Studio set:
Connect the microphone only to microphone • TLM 102 (bk), microphone
inputs and devices which supply 48 V of phan- • EA 4 elastic suspension
tom power in accordance with IEC 61938. • Operating manual
Repairs and servicing are to be carried out only bk = black
by experienced, authorized service personnel.
Unauthorized opening or modification of the
5. Setup
equipment shall void the warranty.
Use the equipment only under the conditions Mounting the microphone
specified in the “Technical data” section. Attach the microphone to a stable, sturdy stand.
Use an elastic suspension, if necessary, for the
Allow the equipment to adjust to the ambient tem-
mechanical suppression of structure-borne noise.
perature before switching it on.
For this purpose set the microphone into the inner
Do not operate the equipment if it has been dam- cage from above, and secure it to the inner cage
aged during transport. with the threaded nut. If required, use a wind-
Always run cables in such a way that there is no screen or popscreen from our range of accesso-
risk of tripping over them. ries in order to suppress wind or pop noise.
Unless required for operation, ensure that liquids
and electrically conductive objects are kept at a
safe distance from the equipment and its connec-
tions.
EN 6
Connecting the microphone 6. Shutdown and storage
Caution: An incorrect supply voltage can dam- Before switching off the microphone or discon-
age the microphone! necting the cables, reduce the volume of con-
Attach the microphone only to a power supply nected equipment.
unit, a microphone preamplifier, a mixing console Only then should the phantom power be switched
or other equipment which has phantom power off.
with 48 V (P48), in accordance with IEC 61938.
Disconnect the cables.
Any P48 power supply equipment can be used
which supplies at least 3.5 mA per channel. When disconnecting a cable, always pull only on
the connector and not on the cable itself.
Caution: Very loud noise can damage loud-
Microphones which are not in use should not be
speakers or your hearing!
allowed to remain on the stand gathering dust. A
Minimize the volume of connected playback and microphone which is unused for a prolonged pe-
recording equipment before connecting the mi- riod should be stored under normal atmospheric
crophone. conditions, and should be protected from dust.
Using a suitable cable, connect the microphone For this purpose, use a lint-free, air-permeable
to the microphone input of the audio equipment dust cover or the original packaging of the micro-
to be used for subsequent processing, or to the phone.
designated P48 power supply equipment. Infor-
mation concerning connector assignment can be
found in the “Technical data” section.
Cable lengths of up to approximately 300 m be-
tween the microphone and the subsequent am-
plifier input have no effect on the frequency re-
sponse of the microphone.
When connecting the cables, ensure that the con-
nectors are locked correctly. Run the cables in such
a way that there is no risk of tripping over them.
Address the microphone from the side on which
the Neumann logo is located.
Gradually increase the volume of the connected
equipment
Set the gain of the connected equipment so that
no distortion occurs at the highest sound pres-
sure level.
Suppressing noise interference
The frequency response of the TLM 102 extends
below 20 Hz. The microphone is of course corre-
spondingly sensitive to low-frequency interfer-
ence such as structure-borne noise and wind or
pop noise. Depending upon the situation, the use
of an elastic suspension, a windscreen and/or a
popscreen is therefore recommended.
Sound test
Simply speak into the microphone. Do not blow
into the microphone or subject it to pop noise,
since this can easily result in hazardous sound
pressure levels.
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7. Troubleshooting
Problem ▶ Possible causes ▶ Solution
Microphone not The phantom power supply voltage is Check the corresponding channel settings
operating not switched on at the mixing console
or at the power supply equipment
The power supply equipment is not Check the connection to the power supply
connected to the power supply line or line or check the battery of the power supply
there is no battery equipment
No signal The microphone is not connected Check the signal path
transmission to the correct microphone amplifier
If necessary, activate the appropriate input
input of the subsequent equipment
on the corresponding channel of the mixing
console
Distorted sound Incorrect input sensitivity or gain Decrease the input sensitivity or gain of the
setting of subsequent amplifier subsequent amplifier so as to provide sufficient
headroom
Wind effects Use an appropriate windscreen (accessory)
Plosives Use an appropriate popscreen (accessory)
Transmission of structure-borne Use a suitable elastic suspension (accessory)
noise
Sound is muffled Incorrect directional characteristic Check to ensure that the microphone is being
and reverberant addressed from the correct side, as designated
by the Neumann logo.
8. Technical data and
connector assignments
Permissible atmospheric conditions1) Equivalent noise level,
Operating temperature range ...........0 °C to +70 °C CCIR4) ............................................................... 21 dB
Storage temperature range ...........–20 °C to +70 °C Equivalent noise level,
Humidity range .....................0 % to 90 % at +20 °C A-weighted4) ................................................ 12 dB-A
0 % … 85 % at +60 °C Max. SPL 5)
for THD < 0.5 % ........................................... 144 dB
Acoustical op. principle .............Pressure gradient
Max. output voltage for THD > 5 %............... 13 dBu
transducer
Power Supply ...................................................P486)
Directional
Current consumption ................................... 3.5 mA
pattern.......................................................Cardioid/
Required connectors ................................... XLR 3 F
Frequency range ............................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Weight ..............................................................210 g
Sensitivity2) .............................................. 11 mV/Pa
Dimensions ......................................Ø 52 x 116 mm
Rated impedance ....................................... 50 ohms
Rated load impedance ......................... 1000 ohms
94 dBSPL equiv. to 1 Pa = 10 μbar
Signal-to-noise ratio3), 0 dB equiv. to 20 μPa
CCIR4) ...............................................................73 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio3),
A-weighted4) ....................................................82 dB
EN 8
The microphone has a balanced, transformerless 9. Selected Accessories*
output. The 3-pin XLR connector has the following (see photos in appendix)
standard pin assignments:
Pin 1: 0 V/Ground Elastic Suspensions
Pin 2: Modulation (+phase) EA 1 ..........................ni ..................Cat. No. 008449
Pin 3: Modulation (–phase) EA 1 mt .....................blk ................Cat. No. 008450
Auditorium Hanger
MNV 87 ....................ni ..................Cat. No. 006804
MNV 87 mt ...............blk ................Cat. No. 006806
Stand Mounts, Misc. Mechanical Adapters
DS 120 .....................blk ................Cat. No. 007343
SG 2..........................blk ................Cat. No. 008636
Table and Floor Stands
MF 4 .........................blk ................Cat. No. 007337
Foam Windscreens
WS 2 .........................blk ................Cat. No. 008637
Popscreen
PS 15 .......................blk ................Cat. No. 008472
Power Supply
N 248 .......................blk ................Cat. No. 008537
Connecting Cables
IC 3 mt ....................blk ................Cat. No. 006543
IC 4 ...........................ni ..................Cat. No. 006547
IC 4 mt .....................blk ................Cat. No. 006557
Adapter Cables
AC 25 .............................................Cat. No. 006600
Meaning of color codes:
ni = nickel, blk = black, gry = grey
1)
All values are for non-condensing humidity.
The values are valid for clean and well-looked-after
microphones or microphone capsules, respectively. Any
kind of pollution of capsules and membranes may restrict
the said values.
2)
at 1 kHz into 1 kohm rated load impedance.
3)
re 94 dB SPL
4)
according to IEC 60268-1;
CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak;
A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
5)
THD of microphone amplifier at an input voltage equivalent
to the capsule output at the specified SPL. * Detailed descriptions and additional articles can be found
6)
according to IEC 61938 in our accessories catalog or at: www.neumann.com
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EA 1 (mt) MNV 87 DS 120
SG 2 MF 4 WS 2
PS 15 N 248 IC 3 mt
IC 4 (mt) AC 25
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10. Frequenz- und Polardiagramme
10. Frequency responses and polar patterns
gemessen im freien Schallfeld nach IEC 60268-4,
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4)
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priate use of the product not being in compliance with the technical allow-
ance in the user manual such as handling errors, mechanical spoiling, false
voltage and using other than the recommended correspondence devices. Declaration of Conformity
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Irrtümer und technische Änderungen vorbehalten • Errors excepted, subject to changes
Printed in Germany • Publ. 09/15 535661/A01
