Large Diaphragm Microphones

• Characteristics: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
• Switchable 10 dB attenuation
• Universally applicable: Vocal, speaker, overhead, wind
• Including shock mount EA87 and wooden case
• Colour: Black

• Pressure gradient transducer with the same large diaphragm capsule of the legendary U 47 and M 49
• Directional characteristics: cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 kHz
• Max. sound pressure level: 114 dB for K
• Max. 8 dBu output voltage
• Nominal impedance: 50 Ohm
• Nominal load impedance: 1 kOhm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): 57 x 142 mm
• Weight: 460g
• Incl. swivel mount, N 149 A universal power supply with mains cable and aluminium case

• Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional characteristic: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
• Switchable 10 dB attenuation
• Universally applicable: Vocal, speaker, overhead or wind instruments
• Nominal impedance 200 Ohm
• Frequency range 20 Hz...20 kHz
• Peak SPL for K
• 48 V ± 4 V Phantom power required
• Diameter 56 mm
• Length 200 mm
• Weight 500 g
• Including shock mount EA87 and wooden case
• Colour: Nickel

The reversible microphone U 87 Ai is the successor model of the U 87 i, the most well-known and most widely used microphone of the fet 80 series, which is improved in its technical values. The changes concern the increased output voltage and the reduced equivalent noise level. Both measures contribute to a remarkable improvement in recording quality. The microphone is used in the studios for orchestral recording as the main microphone, it is used as a support microphone for individual instruments use. When transmitting big-bands and when recording instrumental and vocal soloists, but also in such difficult tasks as the production of a radio play U 87 Ai is used with its many possibilities.

With three switches on the capsule head, the three directional characteristics omni, cardioid and figure-8, adjust low-frequency response and 10-dB pre-attenuation.

• Colour: Black
• Polar patterns: Omni, cardioid, figure-8
• Switchable 10 db damping
• Acoustic operation: pressure gradient receiver
• Transmission range 20-20000 Hz
• Field operating factor: 22/28/20 mV / Pa
• Nominal impedance 200 ohms
• Spare noise level DIN 45 405 dB 26/23/25
• Noise level difference to 1 Pa CCIR 68/71 / 69dB
• Boundary sound pressure level for 0.5% total harmonic distortion 117 dB (with pre-attenuation 127dB)
• Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier: 115 dB
• Current consumption: 0.8 mA
• Weight: 500 g
• Diameter: 56 mm, length: 200 mm
• Universally applicable: vocals, speakers, overheads, winds
• Note: no tripod mount or elastic suspension included (optional accessories available under Art. 189268 & 218556)

• 1" True condenser capsule
• 4 Analogue tube characteristics (Clear, Warm, Dark, Saturated)
• Crystal clear FET circuitry
• Frequency range: 20 - 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 17.2 mV/Pa, -35.3 dBV/Pa
• Limiting sound pressure level: 137 dBSPL at 0.5% THD
• Inherent noise: 10 dB (A) FET, 13 dB (A) tube
• Dynamic range: 127 dB (A)
• Attenuation: -6 dB, -12 dB, -24 dB
• Internal resistance: 83.8 Ohm
• Detachable remote control for flexible workflow from the sweet spot
• Infinitely variable polar patterns (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-of-eight)
• Low-cut filter & attenuation
• E88CC/6DJ8 tube from JJ Electronics
• PSU and remote control connection: Gold-plated 3-pin Neutrik XLR
• Microphone connection: 10-pin Hirose cable
• Microphone housing: Zinc die-cast
• Microphone dimensions (W x H x D): 65 x 196 x 45 mm
• Microphone weight: 652 g
• PSU dimensions (W x D x H): 170 x 240 x 47 mm
• PSU weight: 2381 g
• Remote Dimensions (W x H x D): 163 x 240 x 52 mm
• Remote weight: 1952 g
• 10-year Lewitt warranty
• Incl. microphone spider, double-layer magnetic pop filter, microphone clip, carrying case and 10-pin cable with Hirose connector

The TLM 170 R was the first microphone with the now so successful fet-100 technology. It offers balanced, transformerless signal decoupling and highest controllability with extremely low inherent-noise.

Five directional characteristics can be selected with a rotary switch. In the sixth switch, position "R", the directional characteristics can be remotely switched using the N 248 network device without the need for a special cable.

The microphone also has a switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation for very high sound levels and a footfall filter with an operating frequency of 100 Hz.

Area of Application

The condenser microphone TLM 170 R is a switchable large-diaphragm microphone that is characterised by its transmission characteristics and various switching options. It is used in a wide variety of applications in broadcasting, film and television and also in the semi-professional field.

The directional characteristics can be switched both directly on the microphone, as well as by remote control via a dedicated network device.

Acoustic Properties

The double diaphragm capsule in the wire mesh basket of the microphone has particularly even frequency responses for all adjustable directional characteristics. This applies not only, as in many cases, to the sound coming from the front, but also to sound coming laterally within an angular range of more than ±100°.

Therefore, the diffuse field frequency responses up to 10 kHz run parallel to the 0° curves. In practice, this concerns the sound components arriving indirectly via reflections in the recording room to the microphone.

As a result, reverberations around the microphone that is to be recorded is not changed in its tonal character. Since no resonance effects are used to achieve the said microphone characteristics, the impulse response of the microphone is excellent. It is thus able to transmit all balancing processes in music and speech without distortion. The capsule is elastically mounted to protect against structure-borne sound transmission.

Directional Characteristics

In addition to the sphere, cardioid and figure-of-eight directional patterns, the hypercardioid and wide cardioid characteristics are also available. The hypercardioid enables - better than the cardioid - hiding sound sources placed to the right and left of the object to be recorded, while the wide cardioid is best used for transmitting widespread sound sources.

Remote Control

The remote control of the directional characteristics with the help of the network device N 248 is carried out by varying the phantom voltage in the range 48 V ± 3 V (the corresponding standard allows a range of ± 4 V).

In the switch position "R" (= Remote control), the TLM 170 R microphone evaluates the absolute level of the phantom voltage and adjusts itself to the corresponding directional characteristic. As with conventional operation, the normal 3-pin microphone cable is used, cable lengths up to 300 m are permitted.

Electrical Properties

The letters TLM stand for "transformerless microphone". The otherwise commonly used output transformer is replaced in the TLM 170 R by an electronic circuit, which - as a transformer - ensures good damping of unbalance. Therefore, interfering signals that act on the balanced modulation line, as usual suppressed.

Tripod Operation

The TLM 170 R has a side-mounted swivel bracket for mounting on a tripod, which effectively protects the microphone against low-frequency, mechanical vibrations by means of integrated rubber elements. It can be removed as needed or mounted on the other side of the microphone.

To use the IC 4 cable (e.g. to hang the microphone from the ceiling in conjunction with the tilting device MNV 87), the swivel bracket with its support must be removed from the microphone. Then. a thread for screwing the cable in place is freed at the connector of the microphone.

Filter and Pre-attenuation

In order to prevent overloading of the downstream amplifier input, a pre-attenuation of 10 dB can be switched on at the rear.

Another switch allows the reduction of the frequency response below 100 Hz for hiding low-frequency interference.

Operational Safety

The surface of the capsule including the membranes is at ground potential and is therefore insensitive to electrical and atmospheric influences as well as to dirt.

• 5 Directional characteristics: Sphere, cardioid, figure-of-eight, hypercardioid and wide kidney
• Remotely switchable with N 48 R-2
• Colour: Nickel

The U 89 is a studio microphone for universal applications. The headgrille protects a dual-diaphragm capsule. A rotary switch below the headgrille selects from five different polar patterns. Therefore the microphone can be adapted easily to large-surfaced or wide sound sources, or to sound sources to be recorded at a greater distance.

The maximum sound pressure level of 134 dB can be increased to 140 dB with a rotary switch. Another rotary switch is provided for lowering the transmission distance below the selectable frequencies 80 Hz or 160 Hz.

In addition to the usual directional polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, we have added a hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid characteristic. When compared to the standard cardioid pattern, the hypercardioid characteristic suppresses sound from the side more efficiently. The wide-angle polar pattern is especially useful when recording large sound sources.

• Polar pattern: Switchable between omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
• Switchable 10 db attenuation
• Universally applicable: Vocals, speakers, overheads, wind instruments
• Transmission range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
• Field transfer factor at 1 kHz at 1 kOhm 8 mV / Pa
• Nominal impedance: 150 Ohm
• Nominal load impedance: 1000 Ohm
• Replacement noise level (CCIR 468-3): 28 dB
• Spare noise level (DIN / IEC 651): 17 dB-A
• Noise level difference (CCIR 468-3): 66 dB
• Noise level difference (DIN / IEC 651): 77 dB
• Boundary sound pressure level for K
• Boundary sound pressure level for K
• Maximum output voltage: 800 mV
• Dynamic range of the amplifier (DIN / IEC 651): 117 dB
• Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption: 0.8 mA
• Weight: 400 g
• Diameter: 46 mm / Length: 185 mm
• Colour: Matte black

• Frequency response: 20 - 22000 Hz
• Polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid & figure-8
• Nominal impedance: 200 ohms
• Max. sound pressure level: 140 dB
• Tube: EF Steel Tubes
• Dimensions: 58 x 235 mm
• Weight: 855 g
• Includes shock mount, wooden box and carrying case

• Based on classic Austrian tube microphones of the 1950s and 60s
• Transparent resolution even in high vocal registers and at high sound pressure levels (ideal for female voices and instruments)
• Specially tuned large-diaphragm capsule with an integrated shock mount and pop protection
• Linear mode: continuously switchable polar pattern omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-of-eight
• Vocal mode: special cardioid polar pattern with even more pronounced proximity effect
• HIC (Horch Impedance Converter) converts the output impedance of the microphone capsule and increases sensitivity and linearity
• Pure Tube Mode (removes HIC completely from the signal flow)
• Selected ECC81 tube
• Incl. NT1206 power supply and cable with swivel joint

• K 89 Dual diaphragm capsule
• 5 Polar patterns: Omni-directional, cardiod, bi-directional, hyper-cardiod, and sub-cardioid
• Remotely switchable with optional N 48 R-2 (not included in delivery)
• Dynamic range: 130 dB
• Max. SPL: 154 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB
• Sensitivity: 8 mV/Pa
• Pad switch
• Colour: Black

Bundle offer comprising

• Tube condenser microphone
• Pressure gradient transducer with the same large diaphragm capsule of the legendary U 47 and M 49
• Directional characteristics: cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 kHz
• Max. sound pressure level: 114 dB for K
• Max. 8 dBu output voltage
• Nominal impedance: 50 Ohm
• Nominal load impedance: 1 kOhm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): 57 x 142 mm
• Weight: 460g
• Incl. swivel mount, N 149 A universal power supply with mains cable and aluminium case

• Elastic Microphone Shock Mount
• For M147, TLM 103, TLM 193
• Colour: White

• Polar patterns: Cardioid, omni, figure eight plus six intermediate stages
• Rupert Neve custom transformer and operational amplifier
• External power supply
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Low Cut: 40 Hz, 80 Hz (12 dB / oct)
• Gain settings: -12 dB, 0 dB, +12 dB
• Sensitivity: 16 mV / Pa
• Inherent noise: 18 dB (A)
• Max. SPL: 151 dB
• Dynamic range: 133 dB
• Dimensions of the microphone (Ø x L): 62 x 240 mm
• Weight of the microphone: 989 g
• Power adapter dimensions (L x W x H): 356 x 135 x 100 mm
• Delivery includes: RNT Floor Box (power supply), shock mount, 8-pin cable, microphone box made of wood and a flight case made of aluminium

• Switchable polar pattern: Omni, figure eight, cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Max. SPL: 130 dB (0.5% THD @ 1000 Hz)
• Multi-voicing switch
• HP filter
• Includes microphone shock mount, transport case and power supply unit with 7-pin cable

• Linear mode: infinitely variable polar pattern omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-of-eight
• Vocal mode: special cardioid polar pattern with even more pronounced proximity effect
• HIC (Horch Impedance Converter) converts the output impedance of the microphone capsule and increases sensitivity and linearity
• Pure Tube Mode (removes HIC completely from the signal flow)
• Selected 5654W/6AK5W tube
• Incl. NT1206 power supply and cable with swivel joint

• Universally applicable studio microphone
• Pressure gradient receivers can be used for vocals, speakers, overhead and wind instruments
• Switchable polar pattern: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
• Switchable 10 dB attenuation
• Two-stage bass roll-off
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Nominal impedance: 150 ohms
• Nominal load impedance: 1000 ohms
• Max. sound pressure level for K
• Requires + 48V phantom power
• Dimensions (length x diameter): 185 x 46 mm
• Weight: 400 g

• Cardioid
• All-Tube Triode Design 12AX7
• -10 dB Pad switchable
• Frequency range: 10 Hz - 30 kHz
• Sensitivity: 17 mV/Pa
• Noise typically -120 dB ON
• Peak SPL: 150dB
• Output Impedance: 200 O
• Weight: 1.02 Kg (microphone)
• Includes supply module

• Pressure gradient transducer
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 40 - 16,000 Hz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm: 8 mV / Pa
• Rated impedance: 150 Ohm
• Rated load impedance: 1 kOhm
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 25 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 18 dB-A
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL.): 69 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-rated (rel. 94 dB SPL.): 76 dB
• SPL for THD
• With preattenuation: 147 dB
• Maximum output voltage for THD
• Requires 48 V phantom power
• XLR connector
• Weight: 710 g
• Diameter: 63 mm
• Length: 160 mm
• Incl. wooden case and certificate

• Polar pattern: cardioid or omnidirectional
• Max. sound pressure level: 135dB SPL
• Frequency range: 30 - 18,000 Hz
• Hi-pass filter optionally at 100 Hz or 200 Hz
• Impedance: 170 Ohm
• Sensitivity: -46 dBv
• Weight microphone: approx. 0.5 kg
• Incl. a power supply with a connection cable and a case

• With active semiconductor cooling system
• Directional characteristic: Cardioid, omni-directional
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Max SPL: 137 dB (cardioid), 140 dB (omni-directional)
• Signal-to-Noise ratio: 76 dB
• Tube: 6AU6
• Sensitivity: -33 dB/Pa
• Low noise / distortion due to the integrated cooling system
• Colour: Black
• Includes microphone shock-mount Rycote USM-VB and power supply