Detail 01
9V–52V phantom power
The microphone needs phantom power within this stated range.
Product detailSKU #1500000375303
TASCAMTM-90BM Boundary Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Keep the TM-90BM low on a table when one microphone needs to cover a podcast group or meeting attendees without building a multi-mic setup and submixer. Its boundary format uses a hemispherical pickup approach, while the specified half super-cardioid pattern is unidirectional. Beyond tabletop work, it can be positioned on a floor or wall for drum kits, acoustic piano, guitar, percussion, film production, and studio recording. Phantom power is required.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording a group podcast or meeting attendees from one low-profile tabletop microphone.
- Floor or wall placement when capturing drum kits, acoustic piano, guitar, or percussion.
- Film-production and studio recording tasks where a boundary microphone placement suits the setup.
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
140dB maximum SPL at 1kHz, 1% THD
Its published maximum-SPL measurement is 140dB under the stated test condition.
Detail 03
6.7 × 0.94 × 3.2 inches
The 0.94-inch dimension supports its low-profile placement.
Detail 04
Hard carry case and dedicated 9.5-foot patch cable
Both are supplied for transport and connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 9V–52V phantom power.
- 02The microphone uses a dedicated patch cable with a 3-pin male XLR connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the TM-90BM record a podcast group with one microphone?
Yes. It is described for capturing podcast groups or meeting attendees without multiple microphones and submixers.
02Where can I place it?
It is primarily designed for tabletop use and may also be placed on floors or walls for listed instruments.
03Is a cable included?
Yes. A dedicated 9.5-foot patch cable and a hard carry case are included.
Reference
Full specifications
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3 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz-18,000Hz
- Load Impedance
- > 1k ohm
- Sensitivity
- -35dB +/-3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 150 ohm
- Phantom Power
- 9V-52V
- Connector
- 3 pin XLR, male (dedicated patch cable) x1
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.575
- Dimensions
- 6.7 inch x 0.94 inch x 3.2 inch
5 detailsOther
- S N Ratio
- 68dB
- Directivity
- Half super cardioid (unidirectional)
- Accessories
- Hard carry case, dedicated patch cable (converted, 9.5 ft.)
- Maximum SPL
- 140dB (at 1kHz=1% THD)
- Model
- Back-electret condenser microphone
