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The Neumann TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm cardioid studio microphone designed for recording vocals and instruments with vintage warmth. It uses the famous capsule from the M 49 and U 47, but benefits from a modern transformerless design. Supplied with an elastic suspension, it offers natural sound quality and great presence in the mix.

ARTICLE N° 9280
The Neumann TLM 49 is a living tribute to the golden age of recording, redesigned for contemporary studio standards. A true bridge between tradition and modernity, this large-diaphragm microphone faithfully reproduces the legendary K47 capsule used on the legendary U 47 and M 49, while benefiting from a transformerless design.

The result is a warm, precise sound, particularly flattering for vocals, whether sung or spoken, but also for acoustic guitars, brass instruments or strings.

Its fixed cardioid pick-up pattern allows the source to be captured with great precision, while limiting the amount of ambient sound picked up. The TLM 49 also stands out for its particularly smooth high-frequency reproduction and its ability to reproduce dynamics without aggression.

This sonic aesthetic makes it an ideal ally for studio recordings where grain, presence and musicality take precedence over clinical neutrality.

Designed to fit naturally into any professional environment, the TLM 49 is supplied with a dedicated elastic suspension, allowing it to be mounted directly on a stand without parasitic vibrations.

This attention to detail and user-focused design make it perfectly suited to ambitious home studios and the most demanding recording studios alike.
  • Neumann TLM 49 Studio Microphone
  • Uses the same capsule as the legendary M 49 and U 47 models, with a cardioid directional characteristic. - Supplied with free elastic suspension.
  • Free elastic suspension
  • Acoustic operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
  • Directionality: Cardioid
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 1 kOhm load: 13 mV/Pa
  • Nominal output impedance: 50 Ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: 1000 Ohms
  • Input noise level, according to CCIR1) : 23 dB
  • Input noise level, weighted1) : 12 dB (A)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (ref. 94 dB SPL): 71 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio, A1) weighted (ref. 94 dB SPL): 82 dB
  • Maximum SPL level, for THD = 0.5%2) : 110 dB
  • Maximum SPL level, for THD < 5 %2): 129 dB
  • Maximum output voltage, for THD < 7%: 11 dBu
  • Dynamic range of integrated mic preamp, A-weighted, THD = 0.5%2)) : 98 dB
  • Dynamic range of integrated mic preamp, A-weighted, THD < 5%2)): 117 dB
  • Phantom power supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
  • Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.2 mA
  • Output connector: XLR 3M
  • Weight: 825 g
  • Diameter: 78 mm
  • Length: 165 mm
Its design is inspired by the M 49 and M 50 microphones - legendary models from the 1950s. Naturally, the TLM 49 has the typical Neumann matt nickel finish. Its sonic personality is also oriented towards that of the M 49 and U 47.

Combining a retro look with Neumann's proven transformerless output circuit technology, this microphone ensures very low self-noise, allowing high gain values to be used.
Applications
Throughout the development phase of this microphone, the sonic personality was fine-tuned through extensive practical testing - to optimise the TLM 49 for vocal recording. However, it is also ideally suited to instrument recording applications in professional studios and demanding home studios.
Directivity
The capsule of the TLM 49 has a specially designed cardioid pick-up pattern, tending towards supercardioid. Like the M 49, this microphone is more directional at high frequencies. The capsule diameter is 34 mm.

The front of the microphone is marked with the red Neumann logo on the body. The capsule is oriented so that it faces the sound source when the microphone is held upright (lateral incidence).
Acoustic characteristics
The TLM 49 uses the famous K 47 capsule, which was also used in the M 49 and U 47 models. Its response curve is linear up to the upper midrange; beyond 2 kHz, it shows a slight presence hump, peaking at 3 dB.

The capsule is protected by a generously dimensioned grille, which is acoustically very open, giving impeccable neutrality of sound.
Electrical characteristics
The letters TLM stand for "TransformerLess Microphone". TLM technology replaces the usual output transformer with an electronic circuit.

Like traditional transformers, this circuit provides effective common-mode rejection, and avoids radio interference that can pollute the balanced audio signal.

Background noise signals that can occur on the balanced signal line are therefore effectively suppressed. The microphone withstands sound pressure levels of up to 114 dB without distortion, and provides a dynamic range of 102 dB (A-weighted).
Reliability and operational safety
The entire internal structure is elastically mounted to prevent solid-borne noise transmission. In addition, the capsule is mounted on a shock-absorbing rubber suspension.

Thanks to its extended frequency response, the TLM 49 can also transmit extremely low-frequency signals without coloration. Of course, this means that the microphone is also sensitive to noise in this range, such as vibration and airborne noise. For this reason, the TLM 49 is supplied with the EA 3 elastic suspension, which effectively protects the microphone from solid-borne vibrations. If the microphone is used in extreme proximity, you can use a PS 15 or PS 20 popscreen, placed in front of the microphone, to provide protection against plosives.

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MOHAMED J 15/07/2024
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Parfait parfait parfait ! Cette couleur et cette précision sur les voix c’est juste waouw ! La seule chose dommage c’est qu’il n’y ait pas d’étui ou de protection anti poussière.
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