Neumann TLM 107 Studio Set, large-diaphragm microphone with multi-directional capability featuring 5 directivities (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-of-eight); switchable high-pass filter 40 Hz or 100 Hz; switchable level attenuation -6 dB or -12 dB; navigation switch with LED display for directivity, pad and high-pass filter; maximum SPL: 141 dB (153 dB with -12 dB pad); A-weighted equivalent noise level: 10 dB-A; includes EA 4 elastic suspension and cardboard box; weight: 445 g; diameter: 64 mm; length: 145 mm; colour: nickel

Classic proportions combined with attractive styling and innovative ideas – the TLM 107 perfectly embodies Neumann's philosophy: innovation based on tradition. Far from evoking vintage or retro nostalgia, the TLM 107, which sets new standards, represents a modern and impressive studio microphone. Its wide performance spectrum and high-precision reproduction, very close to the original, make the TLM 107 universally applicable, offering maximum freedom in mixing and post-production.

Neumann Engineering

The newly developed acoustic transducer, designed specifically for this microphone, impresses with its remarkable impulse fidelity. The high consistency of the five directivities – omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-of-eight, along with the intermediate wide cardioid and hypercardioid directivities – is also unusual for a large-diaphragm capsule. The TLM 107 not only offers optimal sound for the cardioid setting, but also guarantees maximum precision across the entire frequency range for all other directional characteristics. The sound always remains balanced, with almost linear reproduction up to 8 kHz, and a slight emphasis in the highest frequencies that gives presence and freshness to the voice. Particular attention has been paid to the natural reproduction of speech sounds, especially the critical "s" sound. The grille is acoustically optimised for low sensitivity to plosives. Furthermore, the acoustic transducer is edge-terminated, with both diaphragms at ground tension. More precisely, this ensures considerably reduced sensitivity to dust and humidity.

Uncompromising Sound Design

The transformerless circuit enables a high degree of linearity and wide dynamic range. The self-noise of only 10 dB-A is practically inaudible, whilst at the same time, the TLM 107 offers high level capability. The maximum sound pressure level of 141 dB SPL can be increased to 153 dB SPL via the pre-attenuation (Pad). This allows the TLM 107 to transmit the sound of the most powerful instruments without distortion. The Linear, 40 Hz and 100 Hz high-pass filter settings are precisely matched to practical recording situations. Without side effects, the 40 Hz setting cuts out unwanted noise below the range of fundamental sounds (where 41 Hz is the frequency of the low E string of the double bass), whilst the 100 Hz setting is optimised for speech and singing (where 100 Hz corresponds to the lowest notes of a baritone).

Innovative Operating Concept

For the first time, all switching functions of the microphone are controlled intuitively via a navigation switch. A visual highlight is the luminous directivity display in the chrome ring, whilst the status of the Pad and high-pass filter is indicated by LEDs to the left and right of the switch. So as not to distract singers, the switch and display are located at the rear of the microphone. After ten seconds, the displays automatically switch off.

Delivery Contents

The TLM 107 is available in matt nickel and black colours. A stand mount (SG 2) is included. It can also be supplied as a Studio Set with an elastic suspension.