Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
The microphone is focused toward the front and attenuates sound from the sides and rear.
Product detailSKU #1274034486260
NeumannTLM 103 Mono Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large-diaphragm, cardioid condenser microphone built for transparent recording, with low self-noise, 138 dB SPL handling, and a 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Professional studios
- Recording quiet sources where low self-noise is useful
- Recording loud sources up to 138 dB SPL
- Sessions needing focused cardioid capture and reduced side/rear sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users without a 48 V supply
- Users who need a pickup pattern other than cardioid
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
138 dB maximum SPL
It is specified to handle sound-pressure levels up to 138 dB at 0.5% THD.
Detail 03
7 dB-A self-noise
Its equivalent noise level is specified at 7 dB-A under DIN IEC 651.
Detail 04
131 dB dynamic range
The microphone amplifier is specified for a 131 dB dynamic range under DIN IEC 651.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It uses a 48 V ±4 V supply and a 3-pin XLR connector.
- 02The fixed cardioid pattern emphasizes sound in front of the microphone while attenuating side and rear sound.
- 03The Mono Set includes an EA 1 elastic suspension shockmount and an aluminum flight case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What polar pattern does the TLM 103 Mono Set use?
It uses a cardioid polar pattern.
02What is included with the Mono Set?
An EA 1 elastic suspension shockmount and an aluminum flight case are included.
03What power does it require?
It is specified for a 48 V ±4 V supply and draws 3 mA.
04What is its maximum SPL rating?
It is specified for 138 dB SPL at 0.5% THD.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Rated impedance
- 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance
- 1,000 ohms
3 detailsConnections & power
- Matching connector
- XLR 3F
- Maximum output voltage
- 13dBu
- Supply voltage
- 48V±4V
19 detailsOther
- S/N ratio CCIR 468-3
- 76.5dB
- Category Source
- detail
- Sensitivity @ 1kHz into 1kohm
- 21mV/Pa
- Frequency range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Directional pattern
- Cardioid
- Acoustical operating principle
- Pressure-gradient transducer
- Korena Special
- false
- Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651
- 7dB-A
- Weight
- approx. 500g
- Current consumption
- 3mA
- Tier
- new
- Length
- 132 mm
- Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier DIN/IEC 651
- 131dB
- Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3
- 17.5dB
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%
- 138dB
- Source Id
- site51274034486260
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651
- 87dB
- Diameter
- 60 mm
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