Neumann TLM 103 D
The digital version of Neumann’s modern studio standard
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Capsule design derived from the legendary U 87 A
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Consistent cardioid pattern
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Broad presence boost for enhanced sound definition
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Integrated A/D Converter, DSP functions
PURE NEUMANN SOUND IN THE DIGITAL DOMAIN
For many years, the analog version of the Neumann TLM 103 D has played a vital role for ambitious home recording and project studios, making the pristine Neumann sound affordable to a broad spectrum of demanding audio engineers and musicians. The Neumann TLM 103 D offers the same sound and technical excellence, combined with all the advantages and DSP functions of Neumann’s digital microphone technology, such as an integrated peak limiter/compressor.
Using the DMI-2 or DMI-8 digital microphone interface together with the Remote Control Software (RCS), any pre-programmed settings may be stored in the microphones.
Specifications:
| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer |
| Directional Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 0 dB gain, and 94 db SPL | -39 dB FS |
| Equivalent noise level, CCIR 1 | 17.5 dB |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 2 | 7 dB-A |
| Maximum SPL at 0 dBFS (re. 94 dB SPL) | 134 dB SPL |
| Maximum SPL with 18 dB preatt. (RCS) (re. 94 dB SPL) | 152 dB SPL |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 3 | 76.5 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 4 | 87 dB |
| Dynamic range including capsule 5 | 127 dB |
| Matching connector | XLR 3 F |
| Weight | 460 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Length | 132 mm |
| A/D conversion | Neumann process (patented), 28-bit internal word length |
| Digital signal processing | Fixed-point, variable internal word length 28 bits to 60 bits |
| Sampling rates | 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
| Output data format | 24 bits as per AES/EBU (AES 3) |
| Latency: 44.1/48 kHz | 41 samples |
| Latency: 88.2/96 kHz | 49 samples |
| Latency: 176.4/192 kHz | 99 samples |
| Synchronization: Free-running (non-synchronous operation), frequency stability | ± 25 ppm |
| Synchronization: Synchronous operation, pulling range | min. ± 100 ppm |
| Supply voltage range | +7 V to +10.5 V |
| Current consumption | max. 150 mA (DDP) |
The digital Neumann microphone technology (Solution-D) will no longer be part of the Neumann product portfolio from 2021. Last order date for dealers will be 31 July 2020. After that, the products will be available as long as stock lasts. Service for all Solution-D hardware products is guaranteed until 31 Dec 2030.
The Remote Control Software (32 Bit, available also as VST plug-in) for the digital Neumann microphones is compatible with Windows 98SE – Windows 10 and Mac OS 8.6 – Mac OS X 10.14.6. There will be no further updates of the RCS software.