Neumann TLM 170 R mt Switchable Studio Microphone, Black - Secondhand

Full Description

Selectable polar patterns

The TLM 170 R incorporates five different directional polar patterns for a truly flexible performance. The polar patterns available are omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid.

Cardioid is excellent for delivering a tight-focused sound, whilst providing excellent off-axis rejection of around -6dB of unwanted noise and ambience. This is a great polar pattern to rely on when recording live performances, either on-stage, or, in-the-studio. Hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid are virtually the same but offer different rejection angles.

Fig. 8 picks up sound from the front and the back of the capsule whilst rejecting all sound coming from the side. This pattern has been a go-to trick for many producers recording two background vocals. When paired with another fig.8 microphone and carefully positioned it can also work wonders on capturing vocals and guitar from a single performer simultaneously. However, beware. Utilising this positioning enhances close proximity effect which can lead to an unnatural amount of low-end being reproduced by the microphone. There's good reason why many radio broadcasters opt for this pattern!

When you want to capture natural recordings it doesn't get much better than omni. Omnidirectional means that sound is picked up by the capsule within a 360 degree radius. Selecting this pattern allows you to get up-close on sources without the risk of proximity effect being introduced. This is a favoured pattern for many Grammy award winning engineers and producers when recording multiple string and brass players. It can also make the "Levee Break" when heavily compressed and used for drum room microphones!

Features

• Local and remote controlled large diaphragm microphone
• Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
• Five directional polar patterns: omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8
• Patented circuitry for remote & local switching of directional patterns
• Switchable low frequency roll-off & 10 dB preattenuation
• Tiltable, elastically suspended bracket mount
• Ideal for close miking of instruments with high sound pressure levels
• Extremely low self-noise and an impressive dynamic range

Specifications

• Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient Transducer
• Directional Pattern: Omnidirectional, Wide Angle Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8
• Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 8 mV/Pa
• Rated Impedance: 50Ω
• Rated Load Impedance: 1000Ω
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio CCIR: 68 dB
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio A-Weighted: 80 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level CCIR: 26 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level A-Weighted: 14 dB-A
• Max SPL for THD: 144 dB
  • With Preattenuation: 154 dB
• Max Output Voltage: 10 dBu
• Power Supply: 48V ± 4V
• Current Consumption: 3 mA
• Connector: XLR 3 F
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 625 g
• Dimensions
  • Diameter: 60 mm
  • Length: 152 mm
• Product Code: 007166