TLM 67 Studio Microphone
The TLM 67 captures the spirit of Neumann’s classic U 67, which defined the sound of the 1960s. But instead of electron tubes the TLM 67 relies on trouble free FET electronics with a special sound design for a gorgeous retro tone. Like its predecessor, the TLM 67 is a versatile studio workhorse with three polar patterns, pad and low cut options.
TLM 67 Features
- Inspired by the legendary Neumann U 67 tube microphone
- Transformerless solid state circuit with tube sound characteristics
- Three polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-8
- Switchable low cut and pad
- Versatile studio workhorse for vocals and instruments
- Very low self-noise
Just like its legendary precursor, the TLM 67 is a universal studio microphone with three directional patterns ¬– omni, cardioid, and figure-8 – as well as low cut and pad options. A true workhorse! Its unique tube-like midrange character makes the TLM 67 is an excellent microphone for vocals and spoken word. Thanks to its essentially linear frequency response, it is also a versatile microphone for a wide rage of instruments, such as acoustic and electric guitar, piano, percussion, drums overheads, and much more.
Details
Instead of the U 67’s tube electronics, the TLM 67 has a transformerless head amplifier, built with highly reliable 21st century solid state technology – yet with a retro twist! The TLM 67’s circuit may be modern, but it meticulously reproduces the sound of the 1960s. This results in a seemingly low max SPL figure of 105 dB (in cardioid mode) for 0.5% THD, but, like in a tube circuit, distortion rises gently to 5% THD for 125 dB SPL. The TLM 67 thus captures the sound character and dynamic behavior of its famous predecessor without the use of tubes and without the inconvenience of a clunky PSU box and multipin cables.
Visually, too, the TLM 67 has a retro touch with a unique dual color scheme, combining a capsule head in classic satin nickel with a stylish pearl-gray body. Released in 2008, the TLM 67’s front is graced by a metal emblem of our founder, Georg Neumann, commemorating the company’s 80th anniversary.
Specifications
| Acoustical operating principle |
Pressure gradient transducer |
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz ... 20 kHz |
| Directional Pattern |
Omni/cardioid/figure-8 |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm |
10/18/9 mV/Pa (Omni/cardioid/8) |
| Rated Impedance |
50 ohms |
| Rated load impedance |
1 kohms |
| Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ |
29/24/30 dB (Omni/cardioid/8) |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ |
16/11/17 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8) |
| Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<0.5%²⁾ |
110/105/111 dB (Omni/cardioid/8) |
| Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<5%²⁾ |
130/125/131 dB (Omni/cardioid/8) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ |
65/70/64 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ |
78/83/77 dB-A |
| Maximum output voltage |
-1 dBu |
| Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) |
P48 |
| Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) |
3 mA |
| Matching connector |
XLR 3 F |
| Weight |
490 g |
| Diameter |
56 mm |
| Length |
200 mm |
What's included?
- TLM 67 Microphone
- Wooden Box
