TLM 170 R Studio Microphone
The TLM 170 R is a truly universal microphone for even the most demanding recording situations. It combines technical excellence with the smoothness and flexibility of a large diaphragm capsule. The TLM 170 R offers an exceptionally even response in five directional patterns. The latter may be remote controlled via the optional N248 PSU.
TLM 170 R Features
- Versatile studio workhorse for vocals and instruments
- High dynamic range: 130 dB
- Very low self-noise
- Even frequency response for all 5 polar patterns
- Remote control option for pattern selection
Details
The TLM 170 R is an excellent microphone for orchestral recordings and may be used both as a main microphone and as a spot mic. At the same time, the TLM 170 R is a superb microphone for vocals and speech, capturing the human voice in its natural beauty.
With a self-noise of only 14 dB, the TLM 170 R can be used for delicate sounds without adding unwanted hiss. At the same time, it can handle extremely loud sources of 154 dB SPL using the –10 dB preattenuation switch. A second switch activates a 100 Hz low cut. Five polar patterns may be selected via a rotary switch: omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure-8.
In the sixth position, patterns may be remote controlled from the optional N248 PSU. No special cables are required as pattern control works via Neumann’s voltage sensing scheme: The phantom voltage is varied within the permissible ±4 V range of the P48 standard. The TLM 170 R sets its pattern according to the absolute voltage, while other microphones remain unaffected.
There may be no such thing as a perfect microphone, but the TLM 170 R comes fairly close: It combines the sonic precision and linearity of a small diaphragm microphone with the smoothness and flexible pattern control of a classic large diaphragm microphone.
Specifications
| Acoustical operating principle |
Pressure gradient transducer |
| Directional Pattern |
Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 |
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz ... 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm |
8 mV/Pa ± 1 dB |
| Rated Impedance |
50 ohms |
| Rated load impedance |
1 kohms |
| Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ |
26 dB |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ |
14 dB-A |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%²⁾ |
144 dB |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation²⁾ |
154 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ |
68 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ |
80 dB |
| Maximum output voltage |
10 dBu |
| Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) |
48 V ± 4 V |
| Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) |
3 mA |
| Matching connector |
XLR 3 F |
| Weight |
625 g |
| Diameter |
60 mm |
| Length |
152 mm |
What's included?
| Basic |
- TLM 170 R Microphone
- Wooden Box
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| Stereo Set |
- 2 x TLM 170 R Microphone
- 2 x EA 170 Shock Mount
- Aluminium Case
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