Detail 01
140 dB max SPL at 0.5% THD
Handles screamed vocals, snare and close-miked amps without breaking up. No pad needed for most sources.
Product detailSKU #1274034486248
NeumannTLM-193 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with high SPL handling. For studios recording loud sources as well as vocals on one mic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vocals plus loud sources like guitar cabs and brass
- Drum overheads and room mics at high levels
- Studios needing headroom without pads or attenuation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Untreated rooms where the mic hears the walls
- Setups without 48V phantom power
- Anyone wanting switchable omni or figure-8 patterns
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
130 dB dynamic range
Wide gap between self noise and distortion. One mic covers whispered vocals and a cranked cab.
Detail 03
10 dB-A self noise
Very quiet. Soft acoustic passages and room ambience record cleanly without hiss creeping in.
Detail 04
18 mV/Pa sensitivity
Strong output level. Preamps stay at modest gain, keeping the signal path clean.
Detail 05
Cardioid, pressure gradient
Rejects from behind and shows proximity effect. Distance from the source sets the low-end weight.
Detail 06
17 oz, 2 inch diameter
Slim body for a large-diaphragm mic. Fits tight overhead placements a wider mic cannot.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 48V ±4V phantom power from an interface or preamp
- 02XLR3M connector — a standard balanced mic cable is required
- 03No shockmount or pop filter listed; source those separately for vocals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How loud a source can the TLM-193 take?
Up to 140 dB SPL at 0.5% THD. That covers close-miked guitar cabinets, snare drums and loud brass without a pad.
02Does it come with a shockmount?
No shockmount is part of this listing. Plan on a separate mount and pop filter for vocal work.
03What powers it?
48V ±4V phantom power, drawing 3.0 mA. Standard on most audio interfaces, preamps and mixing consoles.
04Is it only for vocals?
No. The 130 dB dynamic range and 140 dB SPL ceiling make it workable on drums, amps and acoustic instruments as well.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Sensitivity 1khz Into 1k Ohms
- 18mV/Pa
- Rated Impedance
- 50 ohms
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz to 20kHz
- Rated Load Impedance
- 1000 ohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
3 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Output Voltage
- 3.5V
- Supply Voltage
- 48V ±4V
- Connector
- XLR3M
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 6-7/8 inch
- Weight
- 17
- Diameter
- 2 inch
7 detailsOther
- Equivalent SPL Din Iec 651
- 10dB (A )
- Maximum SPL Thd 0 5
- 140dB
- Equivalent SPL Ccir 468 3
- 21dB
- Directional Pattern
- cardioid
- Acoustical Operating Principle
- pressure gradient transducer
- Current Consumption
- 3.0mA
- Dynamic Range of The Microphone Amplifier Din Iec 651
- 130dB
