Pocket Guide 2008 English Solution-D: TLM 103 D tlm 67 Pocket Guide 2008 bcm 104 Georg Neumann GmbH • Ollenhauerstr. 98 • 13403 Berlin • Germany • Fon: +49 (30) 417724-0 • Fax: -50 • E-Mail: sales@neumann.com • www.neumann.com Errors excepted, subject to changes • Printed in Germany • Publ. 10/08 077254 / A22 Studio and Stage Microphones Analog and digital (incl.
Table of Contents Digital Microphones Solution-D ................................................................................................................ 3 Tube Microphones M 147 Tube .......................................................................................................... 23 M 149 Tube .......................................................................................................... 29 M 150 Tube .............................................................................
Product Information Solution-D Digital Microphones www.neumann.
It is well-known that digital signals provide the necessary conditions for mathematically precise calculation and processing, allowing signals to be modified, copied, transmitted and stored as desired, with no loss of quality. In contrast, analog signal processing is characterized by limited precision, error accumulation, a lack of redundant signal information, and no possibility to include error correction procedures.
The System Description essary preconditions for the implementation of digital microphone technology. The Solution-D digital microphone system consists of the following components: The digital microphone (the D-01 and TLM 103 D large-diaphragm and KM D small-diaphragm microphones are now available); the Digital Microphone Interface (DMI); and the Remote Control Software (RCS), which facilitates the operation and permits the remote control of the microphones.
considerably better performance is therefore required, in order to prevent the addition of noise to the signal. At the same time, this process must be optimally adapted to the signal levels and source impedance found in the microphone. If the A/D conversion is carried out only after the signal reaches the mixing console or other equipment, this is usually associated with loss of signal quality, since the conversion takes place only after the gain levels have been set.
The System Description The KM D miniature digital microphones The KM D microphones are the digital counterparts of the well-known, successful 180 miniature microphone series. In the analog realm, the KM 184 in particular is regarded as a standard for miniature condenser microphones, and is one of the best-selling of all Neumann microphones. Six different capsule characteristics are provided. The KM D microphones have a modular design, so that the KM D output stage can be combined with different capsules.
Connection kit configuration examples (mono only, KM D nx2) KM D Starter Set - S/PDIF (44.1 or 48 kHz)3) (other preset frequencies selectable and storable via RCS and DMI) TLM 103 D TLM103D Starter Set - AES/EBU (44.1 or 48 kHz)3) (other preset frequencies selectable and storable via RCS and DMI) KM D Preset: 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz3) (other preset frequencies selectable and storable via RCS and DMI) TLM 103 D Preset: 44.
The Family Combinations synchronization and remote control not possible): Plug-In Power Supply XLR 3 Cable (not included) Portable Recording Device with S/PDIF Input AES 421) S/PDIF S/PDIF Module S/PDIF Connection Kit AES 421) AES/EBU1) AES/EBU Module AES/EBU Connection Kit Audio Interface Plug-In Power Supply XLR 3 Cable (not included) Computer-Based Recording System with AES/EBU Input Plug-In Power Supply XLR 3 Cable AES 421) AES/EBU1) AES/EBU Module Digital Mixing Console with AES/EBU Input
DMI configuration examples (full functionality is provided, including microphone synchronization, as well as remote XLR 3 Cable AES 421) XLR 3 Cable AES 421) TLM 103 D XLR 3 Cable AES 421) XLR 3 Cable AES 421) KM D XLR 3 Cable AES 421) XLR 3 Cable AES 421) D-01 XLR 3 Cable AES 421) XLR 3 Cable AES 421) 10
The Family Configurations control and the display of parameters via PC or Mac): Power Audio Interface AES/EBU1) Power AES/EBU1) DMI-2 Computer for Recording System with AES/EBU Input & Remote Control Software Wordclock / AES 11 RS 485 Control Bus USB Power Digital Mixing Console or Recording Device with AES/EBU AES/EBU1) DMI-2 Wordclock / AES 11 Control Bus RS 485 Computer for Remote Control Software USB more DMI-2 / DMI-8 Power AES/EBU1) DMI-82) Digital Mixing Console or Recording De
The Principle Analog capsule Ideal matching of Neumann A/D-converter with microphone capsule 1 Analog -+ Neumann A/D converter: Patented process Dynamic range Nonlinear network 2b 2a 140 dB The capsule signal is transferred to the digital domain without any loss of quality.
Toolbox Components & Sets TLM 103 D Starter Set S/PDIF (Preset 44.1 kHz) TLM 103 D Starter Set AES/EBU (Preset 44.1 kHz) TLM 103 D Starter Set S/PDIF (Preset 48 kHz) TLM 103 D Starter Set AES/EBU (Preset 48 kHz) Contains: 1 TLM 103 D, Elastic Suspension EA 1, Connection Kit S/PDIF Contains: 1 TLM 103 D + Elastic Suspension EA 1 + Connection Kit AES/EBU KM D Starter Set S/PDIF (Preset 44.1 kHz) KM D Starter Set AES/EBU (Preset 44.
Large Diaphragm Microphone Miniature Microphones KK 131 KK 143 KK 145 KK 183 KK 184 KK 185 KK 131 nx1) KK 143 nx1) KK 145 nx1) KK 183 nx1) KK 184 nx1) KK 185 nx1) KM 183 D KM 184 D D-01 microphone in wooden box D-01 Mono Set: D-01, elastic suspension, DMI-2, RCS3), USB converter, all cables, aluminum case) D-01 Stereo Set: 2 x D-01, elastic suspensions, DMI-2, RCS3), USB converter, all cables, aluminum case) TLM 103 D: TLM 103 D microphone, stand mount, wooden box TLM 103 D mt: TLM 103 D
Toolbox Components & Sets KM D, Preset: 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz 2) KM D nx, Preset: 44.
Applications Application Hints KK 143 + KM D D-01 • Polar response characteristic acts more like an omni. Therefore, it is an ideal tool to record larger instrument ensembles • Universally applicable, and particularly suitable for applications where maximum resolution and transparency are desired.
Order Information Delivery Range D-01 Delivery Range KM D D-01 Microphone: D-01 Microphone in wooden box KM 183 D / KM 184 D / KM 185 D: KM 183 D (nx) ...
Connection Kit AES/EBU ........................................... 008584 Connection Kit S/PDIF .............................................. 008585 Interface, DMI-2 EU .................................................. 008561 Interface, DMI-2 UK .................................................. 008587 Interface, DMI-2 US .................................................. 008588 Elastic suspension, DA-KM ..................... blk ............. 008420 Elastic suspension, EA 2124 A mt ......... blk ........
Technical Data General Specifications of the Solution-D microphones Interface: AES 42 Remote controlled functions: - Polar pattern4) - Low-cut: flat, 40, 80, 160 Hz - Pre-attenuation: 0 , –6, –12, –18 dB - Gain: 0...63 dB in 1 dB steps, clickless - Testsignal: 1 kHz, pink noise, white noise - Sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz - Parametric compressor/limiter (incl.
Word clock input: BNC, 75 ohms. Word clock output: BNC, 75 ohms, automatically set to the internal word clock master when no external word clock received. Selectable internal sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz. External Word clock: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz or AES 11 format. Indicators: Data Valid (AES 42) and Sync Locked (Mode 2) for each channel, Power On and Ext. Word Clock. Power supply: 90-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Diagrams D-01 Omnidirectional measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB Cardioid Figure-8 KM D + KK...
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Product Information M 147 Tube Tube Microphone www.neumann.
he M 147 Tube is a vacuum tube condenser microphone with cardioid characteristic. At the heart of this microphone is the K 47/49 dual diaphragm capsule, inherited from this model’s now legendary predecessors, the U 47 and the M 49. Following the capsule is a tube that functions as an impedance converter. The next stage is an efficient, transformerless output circuit, that guarantees an extremely low selfnoise level.
M 147 Tube Electrical Features Filter When compared to other microphones, the impedance converter used in the M 147 Tube is distinguished by its extremely low self-noise level of only 12 dB-A / 24 dB CCIR weighted. The electronic circuitry of the M 147 Tube mic has a flat frequency response from 20 Hz to well above 20 kHz. Only the attributes of the capsule determine the typical sound characteristics of the microphone.
M 147 Tube Technical Data measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) Acoustical operating principle ................................ Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern .................................................................................................... Cardioid Frequency range ..................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ..............................................................
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Product Information M 149 Tube Tube Microphone www.neumann.
he M 149 Tube is a variable dual-diaphragm microphone. The K 49 capsule – wellknown from the legendary U 47 and M 49 microphones – is followed by a tube functioning as an impedance converter. In contrast to earlier concepts – utilizing a transformer – the tube is complemented with a transformerless output circuit design. The M 149 Tube can thus feed long microphone cables without any coloration. Two slide switches are located below the large, acoustically very open headgrille.
M 149 Tube Polar patterns The polar pattern switch selects one of nine directional patterns: omnidirectional, wide-angle-cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8, and one additional intermediate pattern between each major position. Electrical features The circuit of the M 149 Tube microphone has been developed to exceed traditional designs. We have selected a modern tube (triode) and combined its exceptional transmission characteristics with the advantages of our proven transformerless output circuit.
ifications. The wide dynamic range is impressive, as peak output can be ±10 V, at 20 mA. The ideal operating point of the tube is maintained throughout its entire life expectancy. Plate current and filament voltage are constantly regulated. A sensor circuit monitors and compensates for any voltage drop across the microphone cable. The tube is heated up slowly through inverse current limiting to guarantee long life. Optimum operating conditions are reached within a very short time.
M 149 Tube measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB 33
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Product Information M 150 Tube Tube Microphone www.neumann.
ince the 1950s, the Neumann M 50 has been heralded as the ideal microphone for orchestral recording and string scoring. With its phenomenal transient response and unique directional characteristic, this classic mic has endeared many fans, both in the control room and on the soundstage. The new M 150 Tube takes many of the features from the original M 50 and incorporates them in a very modern microphone.
Electrical features Delivery Range The dynamic range of the M 150 Tube is 119 dB, allowing reproduction of the full musical expression, without restraint. M 150 Tube: M 150 Tube Microphone, N 149 A Power supply, EA 170 Elastic suspension, KT 8 Connecting cable, Aluminium case With a low self noise of 15 dB-A, more gain can be used without risk of adding noise to the final product.
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) Technical Data Acoustical operating principle ............................................... Pressure transducer Directional pattern .................................................................................. omnidirectional Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm .............................................................
Product Information TLM 49 Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
he TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm studio microphone with a cardioid directional characteristic and a warm sound which is especially optimized for vocal performance. It is supplied as a set, with an elastic suspension. The design is inspired by that of the legendary M 49 and M 50 microphones of the 1950s. Naturally the TLM 49 has the typical Neumann fine matte nickel finish. The “sound design” is also oriented toward that of the M 49 and the U 47.
TLM 49 Noise signals which affect the balanced modulation line are therefore effectively suppressed. The microphone can operate at sound pressure levels of up to 140 dB, and provides a dynamic range of 117 dB (A-weighted). Operational reliability The entire interior structure is mounted elastically, to prevent the transmission of structure-borne noise. In addition, the capsule is mounted with a rubber shock mount.
Delivery Range TLM 49 Microphone, EA 3 Elastic suspension Catalog No. TLM 49 Set .......................................................................... ni ............... 008550 Selection of Accessories Power supply, N 248 Power supply, N 248 Power supply, N 248 Battery supply, BS 48 (EU) ....................................... blk ............ 008537 (US) ........................................ blk ............ 008538 (UK) ....................................... blk ............ 008539 i ..........
Product Information TLM 103 Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
he TLM 103 is the ideal large diaphragm microphone for all professional and semi-professional applications requiring the utmost in sound quality on a limited budget. By utilizing the tried and true transformerless circuit found in numerous Neumann microphones, the TLM 103 features yet unattained low self-noise and the highest sound pressure level transmission.
TLM 103 The capsule has a flat frequency response up to about 5 kHz, and above that, a wide flat 4 dB presence boost. The large wire mesh headgrille protects the capsule from plosive sounds and effectively prevents pop noises. These characteristics are achieved without resorting to corrective resonance effects. Therefore, the microphone maintains an excellent impulse response and reproduces the finest details of music and speech without coloration. Electrical features With just 7 dB-A / 17.
TLM 103 Technical Data measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) Acoustical operating principle ........................... Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern ................................................................................................... Cardioid Frequency range ..................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ..............................................................
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Product Information TLM 193 Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
he TLM 193 is a large diaphragm microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. With this microphone Neumann continues its long tradition, and is offering high end technology at an affordable price for musicians and the home recording studio. The microphone uses a transformerless circuit, featuring extremely low self noise and large dynamic range. The design of the microphone is a registered design of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries. The polar response is very linear over a wide incidence angle.
TLM 193 The TLM 193 differs from omnidirectional pressure transducers, where, due to physical reasons, the diffuse-field and free-field responses never agree. This microphone has a very even diffuse-field response for all polar patterns. This is important in a reverberant environment, as more reflections arrive at the microphone from different directions. This implies that the microphone becomes more sensitive to subsonic frequencies, from structure borne noise or pop and wind noise.
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB Technical Data Acoustical operating principle ........................... Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern ................................................................................................... Cardioid Frequency range ..................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ..............................................................
Product Information TLM 67 Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
In the world of studio microphones, the numbers “47”, “67” and “87” have associations that inspire enthusiasm among professionals in the field. It is of course no coincidence that the name of the new TLM 67 contains the number “67”. In many respects, the TLM 67 is based on the “workhorse” of the 1960s, the legendary U 67. Like the U 67, the TLM 67 incorporates the K 67 capsule.
TLM 67 Electrical features The letters “TLM” stand for “transformerless microphone”. In the TLM 67, an electronic circuit is used rather than a conventional output transformer. Like a transformer, the circuit ensures good common mode rejection, effectively suppressing interference signals that affect the balanced modulation line.
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB Technical Data Selection of Accessories Acoustical operating principle ......................... Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern ................................................................ Omni/cardioid/figure-8 Frequency range ................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ...............................................
Product Information TLM 170 R Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
he TLM 170 R was the first microphone to use the successful fet 100 technology. Along with a balanced, transformerless output stage it features extremely low self-noise and an impressive dynamic range. The design of the microphone is a registered design of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries. Five directional characteristics are selectable by means of a rotary switch. In the sixth position, marked “R”, the directional patterns can be controlled remotely with the N 248 power supply.
TLM 170 R very smooth frequency response for all polar patterns over a wide acceptance angle. The curves are flat and parallel to the 0° frequency curve up to 10 kHz within an angle of ± 100°. As a result the TLM 170 R has a very even diffuse-field response for all polar patterns. This is important in a reverberant environment, as more reflections arrive at the microphone from different directions. The acoustic information is not affected in its tonal quality when recorded by the microphone.
Operational safety All exposed surfaces of the capsule, including the diaphragms, are at ground potential. This technology makes them highly immune to electrical and atmospheric interference and contamination through dust particles. Delivery Range Microphone TLM 170 R (mt), Dust cover, Wooden box Stereo set: 2x TLM 170 R (mt) Microphone, 2x EA 170 (mt) Elastic suspension, Dust cover, Aluminium case Catalog No.
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Product Information U 87 Ai Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
he U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille. The design of the microphone is a registered design of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries. A 10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion.
U 87 Ai Polar patterns Application Hints The dual-diaphragm capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large headgrille. A switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. • For universal use • The classical studio mic for vocalists (soloists and background vocalists) • Announcer’s mic for broadcasting, dubbing, voice-over • Overhead A window above this switch shows the symbol of the selected characteristic.
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB Technical Data Acoustical operating principle ............................ Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern ......................................... Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 Frequency range ..................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ........................................... 20/28/22 mV/Pa1) Rated impedance ................
Product Information U 89 i Large Diaphragm Microphone www.neumann.
he 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 sound sources, and those that are spread wide apart, or to sound sources to be recorded at a greater distance. The design of the microphone is a registered design of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
U 89 i This characteristic is achieved without resorting to corrective resonance effects. The capsule it is elastically mounted to avoid any structure borne noise that could interfere with its operation. Filter and attenuation The amplifier handles sound pressure levels up to 134 dB without distortion. With a self noise level of 17 dB (A-weighted) the total dynamic range is 117 dB. Maximum sound pressure level is 140 dB when the –6 dB rotary switch is in the ON position.
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Product Information KK 104/105 S Capsule Heads for Sennheiser SKM 5200/SKM 5000 N* Wireless Systems www.neumann.
ombining the Neumann KK 104/105 S capsule heads with the Sennheiser SKM 5200/SKM 5000 N* Wireless System thrusts the legendary Neumann sound into the wireless domain, thus opening up new dimensions in sound for sophisticated live-performance engineering. Neumann KK 104/105 S Capsule Heads for Sennheiser SKM 5200/SKM 5000 N* Wireless Systems In terms of engineering, the KK 104/105 S are based on the KMS 105, 140, and 150 family of wired vocalist microphones.
KK 104/105 S pouch big enough to hold not only the capsule, but the transmitter, battery packs, and additional accessories as well. These product components are a dream come true for countless customers, who time and again demanded a wireless variant of the successful Neumann KMS 104/105 vocalist microphones.
KK 104 S measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) KK 105 S (HD) 74 ® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
Product Information KMS 104/105 Vocalist Microphones www.neumann.
he KMS 104 and KMS 105 microphones have been developed to permit optimal transmission of the human voice, and are thus microphones of choice for demanding live applications. The KMS 105, which has already been available on the market for some time, has become an internationally recognized standard in the field of high-quality stage microphones. Due to their low self-noise and crosstalk behavior which is free of coloration, both microphones are ideal for use with in-ear monitoring systems.
KMS 104/105 Delivery Range Delivery Range The KMS 104 and KMS 105 microphones, with a matching stand clamp, are supplied in an attractive padded nylon bag that is sufficiently durable for touring. KMS 104/105 Microphone SG 105 Stand clamp Padded nylon bag Catalog No. • Neumann sound on stage • Without off-axis coloration • Excellent transparency for vocals/speech • Transformerless output KMS 104 ............................................................................. ni .............
KMS 104/105 KMS 104 measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) KMS 105 Technical Data Acoustical operating principle .......................... Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern ................................................................... cardioid/supercardioid Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ............................................................ 4.
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Product Information Series 180 Miniature Microphones www.neumann.
he “Series 180” consists of three compact miniature microphones with patterns that satisfy the demands of all common studio applications. Because of its optimized mechanical construction and conscious omission of modularity, which is unnecessary in many cases, the “Series 180” is predestined for economy-minded production and home recording studios.
Series 180 The pressure gradient transducers KM 184 and KM 185 feature very smooth frequency responses not only for the 0° axis, but also for lateral (off-axis) sound incidence. In typical usage, there is no coloration of sound over a wide pickup angle. Although the KM 184 has the same capsule as the KM 84, the microphone differs slightly on the 0° frequency response: The KM 184 has a gentle rise at about 9 kHz, a characteristic that was introduced very successfully with the KM 140.
Series 180 Technical Data KM 183 measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) KM 184 KM 185 Technical Data KM 183 / KM 184 / KM 185 Acoustical operating principle ..... Pressure/Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern .............................. omnidirectional/cardioid/hypercardioid Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm .............................................
Application Hints KM 183 • For close miking of instruments when there is no need to attenuate extraneous noise, and in a balanced acoustic environment to record - acoustic guitar, - wind instruments, - strings, - percussion, - drums • Ideal as AB stereo pair because of the flat frequency response in the diffuse sound field • As a main mic, especially for capturing room acoustics • For stereo recordings with a baffle plate • As a spot mic for - piano, - wind instruments, - organ, - choir KM 184 • For univer
Product Information KM 100 Miniature Microphone System www.neumann.
he variable condenser miniature microphone system consists of several active microphone capsules with different directional characteristics, an output stage, and numerous accessories. Currently there are seven active capsules available: omni diffuse-field equalized, omni free-field equalized, cardioid, wide-angle cardioid, cardioid with bass roll-off, hypercardioid, and figure-8.
KM 100 Acoustic features AK 20 is a pressure gradient transducer with the figure-8 characteristic, realized with a single diaphragm. The diaphragm diameter is just 16 mm. All sound field components reach the diaphragm directly. This results in identical frequency response curves and output levels at 0° and 180° sound incidence. Corresponding accessories allow combining the AK 20 with other active capsules or microphones to obtain an MS-Stereo setup.
Even with a long cable between active capsule and output stage, the signal is immune to external interference. Preattenuation The output stage has a 10 dB switch. Attenuation is achieved by reducing the capsule voltage to one third. When the switch is on, the microphone is capable of accepting sound pressure levels up to 150 dB without being overloaded. Connectors To diminish the number of connectors within the KM 100 System some accessories were modified.
KM 100 This changing directivity allows to record at a greater distance from the sound source, and makes the KM 130/KM 131 microphones especially suited as stereo main microphones in A-B configurations. KM 100 F Output stage The KM 100 F output stage is an alternative to the KM 100 output stage. In contrast to the KM 100 output stage with a flat frequency response, the KM 100 F attenuates frequencies below 80 Hz at 6 dB/octave.
LC 3 KA Microphone cable KM 100 Output stage Accessories* AK 20, Active capsule Catalog No.: 071659 AK 30, Active capsule Catalog No.: 069001 AK 31, Active capsule Catalog No.: 069002 AK 40, Active capsule Catalog No.: 069007 AK 43, Active capsule Catalog No.: 069014 AK 45, Active capsule Catalog No.: 069015 AK 50, Active capsule Catalog No.: 069016 KA 100, Cable adapter Catalog No.: 007330 KM 100, Output stage Catalog No.: 007395 KM 100 F, Output stage Catalog No.
KM 100 AK .. Active capsule EA 2124 A mt, Elastic suspension Catalog No.: 008433 KVF 118 KA, Capsule extension (with gooseneck, 300 mm) Catalog No.: 008410 KVF 158 KA, Capsule extension (with gooseneck, 700 mm) Catalog No.: 008411 KVFF 148 KA, Capsule extension (with double gooseneck, 700 mm) Catalog No.: 008412 MF 2, Table stand (with rubber mounted thread) Catalog No.: 007266 MF 3, Table stand Catalog No.: 007321 MF 4, Table stand Catalog No.: 007337 MF 5, Table stand Catalog No.
Accessories SMK 100 KA, Gooseneck (with cable, 160 mm) Catalog No.: 008413 Stand extension STV 4, Catalog No.: 006190 STV 20 , Catalog No.: 006187 STV 40, Catalog No.: 006188 STV 60, Catalog No.: 006189 SMK 100-2 KA, Double gooseneck (with cable, 160 mm) Catalog No..: 008414 PS 15, Pop screen Catalog No.: 008472 STH 100, Stereo mount (for 2xAK ... with LC 3) Catalog No.: 007315 TF 221 c, Table flange (with rubber mounted thread) Catalog No.: 007278 Windscreen, 45 mm WNS 100 blk., Cat. No.
KM 100 Application Hints KM 145 For recording situations where the microphone must remain “invisible”.
KM 120 measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB KM 130 KM 131 KM 140 KM 143 KM 145 96
KM 100 KM 150 KM 130 with SBK 130 KM 131 with SBK 130 Technical Data KM 120 KM 130 KM 131 KM 140 KM 143 KM 145 KM 150 Acoustical operating principle ...................... Press. grad. ................ Pressure ................ Pressure ......... Press. grad. .......... Press. grad. ......... Press. grad. ......... Press. grad. transducer transducer transducer transducer transducer transducer transducer Directional pattern ....................................................... Side-fire ........
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Product Information KU 100 Dummy Head www.neumann.
he KU 100 dummy head is a binaural stereo microphone. It resembles the human head and has two microphone capsules built into the ears. When listening through high-quality headphones it gives the illusion of being right at the scene of the acoustic events. When using the KU 100 dummy head, the binaural stereo experience moves the listener into the scene of the original performance, in contrast to other space-related recording techniques, where the acoustic event is moved to the listener.
KU 100 The KU 100 dummy head is just as easy to use during creative radio drama productions, and music recordings where the room acoustics should be recorded at the same time. The dummy head is also contributed essentially as an important tool to preserve natural sounds of all kinds. In addition, the dummy head is frequently used to examine and document the influence of noise in industrial applications at various working places under realistic conditions.
Application Hints Delivery Range • Radio drama productions Dummy head KU 100 Microphone cable IC 5 Adapter cable AC 20 Plug-in mains unit Aluminium case • Live concert recordings in complex acoustic environments • Documentation of - nature’s sound, - theater, - round table discussions Catalog No. KU 100 (230 V) ....................................... blk ....... 007130 KU 100 (117 V) ....................................... blk .......
Product Information RSM 191 Stereo Shotgun Microphone www.neumann.
he RSM 191 is a stereo microphone system consisting of the microphone and the MTX 191 A matrix amplifier. It has an adjustable pick-up angle and high directivity. The microphone has two separate capsule systems, a hypercardioid element and a figure-8, both in a short shotgun. Together they generate the mid and the side signals. Acoustic features The output signals of the matrix amplifier are either mid-side (MS) or left/right (XY).
RSM 191 an excellent impulse response, reproducing all transient phenomena in music and speech without coloration. The entire internal construction is decoupled from the housing to avoid structure borne and handling noise. Electrical features The output signals of the included matrix amplifier are in either MS or XY format. The small capsules are mounted in close proximity to ensure transparent and coloration-free stereo sound with excellent mono-compatibility.
Delivery range Delivery Range The complete miocrophone system comes in a robust aluminum carrying case.
Product Information USM 69 i Stereo Microphone www.neumann.
he USM 69 i stereo microphone has two separate dual-diaphragm capsules. These are mounted vertically and rotate against each other. The directional polar patterns can be selected separately for each capsule. The capsules operate independently from each other. Applications The USM 69 i condenser stereo microphone is a studio microphone for intensity stereo recording. It is suitable for XY and MS recordings. Construction The microphone consists of the amplifier section and the capsule head.
USM 69 i Electrical features The amplifiers feature high output capability and extremely low self noise. Distant sound sources, as well as very loud sound sources at close range can therefore be recorded without any problem. Each amplifier has an active filter. It effectively suppresses subsonic interference as caused by wind or structure borne noise. At the same time, the filter prevents the output transformers from overloading through very low frequency energy.
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Product Information KMR 81/82 i Shotgun Microphones www.neumann.
he KMR 81 and KMR 82 are shotgun microphones with a high directivity that remains within the acceptance angle independent of the frequency. The advantage is that a sound source, for example an actor on stage, will not change its apparent tonal balance when moving within this area. Applications length, the microphones work as pressure gradient transducers. At higher frequencies they operate as interference transducers for lateral sound.
KMR 81/82 i Filter and attenuation KMR 81 i Use on location The microphone has a 10 dB attenuation switch to prevent the input of the following unit from overloading. The shotgun microphones feature very high output capability and a remarkably low selfnoise level. A second switch activates a 200 Hz high-pass filter. Toward the lower frequencies the sensitivity of the microphone is attenuated by approximately 15 dB at 50 Hz. The frequency range above 200 Hz is unaffected.
Application Hints • Recordings for - broadcasting/ENG, - film and video productions • Medium length shotgun spot mic in noisy surroundings • Balanced weight during handheld and boom/ fishpole operation These are just some of the most common applications. We recommend additional experimentation to gain maximum use from this microphone.
Product Information BCM 104 Broadcast Line www.neumann.
motion conveyed with technical perfection. This is the ideal which the Neumann microphones in the Broadcast Line have been designed to fulfill. The fine-tuning to the requirements of professional broadcast studios and the individual, functionally optimized design* ensure that these are microphones of character. With its large-diaphragm condenser capsule and cardioid directional characteristic, the BCM 104 is ideal for the faithful reproduction of speech and music.
BCM 104 Electrical features Delivery Range Instead of a transformer to couple the microphone output to the supply voltage, the BCM 104 has an electronic circuit which, like a transformer, provides for good common mode rejection. Interference induced in the balanced modulation line is thus suppressed effectively. With a very low selfnoise of 7 dB(A), and an overload capability extending to 138 dB SPL, the BCM 104 has a dynamic range of 131 dB (A-weighted). BCM 104 Microphone Catalog No. BCM 104 ..........
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB Technical Data Acoustical operating principle .......................... Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern .................................................................................................. Cardioid Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm .............................................................
Product Information BCM 705 Broadcast Line www.neumann.
motion conveyed with technical perfection. This is the ideal which the Neumann microphones in the Broadcast Line have been designed to fulfill. The fine-tuning to the requirements of professional broadcast studios and the individual, functionally optimized design* ensure that these are microphones of character. The BCM 705 is Neumann’s first dynamic microphone. The housing and headgrille are identical to those of the BCM 104; only the green logo indicates that this is something new from Neumann.
BCM 705 Delivery Range BCM 705 Microphone Catalog No. BCM 705 ................................................... ni ......... 008507 Selection of Accessories Headgrille, BCK ...................................... ni ......... 008520 (incl. assortment of colored rings) Swivel Mount, SG 5 ............................................. 008529 Popscreen, PS 15 .................................. blk ...... 008472 Popscreen, PS 20 a ............................. blk ...... 008488 Windscreen, WS 47 ............
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4) into 10 kohms rated load impedance, tolerance ± 2 dB Technical Data Acoustical operating principle .......................... Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern .................................................................................... Hypercardioid Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 10 kohm .......................................
Product Information GFM 132 Boundary Layer Microphone www.neumann.
he GFM 132 is a boundary layer microphone. Through computer simulation Neumann optimized the design to be free of any comb filter effects due to reflections, typical of other such microphones. The smooth frequency response for all angles of incidence exhibits a rise in the upper frequency range. This assures that all sound sources, even distant ones, will be recorded with clarity and presence.
GFM 132 The Neumann solution The GFM 132 boundary-layer microphone has a unique, computer generated shape that totally avoids these disadvantages. The path lengths from each edge point to the center of the transducer are distributed evenly for all wavelengths within the frequency range.
Delivery Range Microphone GFM 132 Plug-on Windscreen Microphone cable Wooden box Catalog No. GFM 132 ...................................................... blk ....... 007100 Selection of Accessories Battery supply, BS 48 i ........................ blk ....... 006494 Power supply, N 248 EU .................. blk ....... 008537 Power supply, N 248 US ................... blk ....... 008538 Power supply, N 248 UK .................. blk ....... 008539 Microphone cable, IC 3 mt ................ blk .......
Product Information TLM 50 Pressure Microphone www.neumann.
he TLM 50 is a studio microphone with an unusual omnidirectional characteristic. The same way as in the legendary M 50, the capsule is mounted flush into the surface of a sphere. This unique design gives the microphone a smooth rise in frequency response and an increased directivity in the upper frequency range. There the directional characteristic is almost comparable to a pressure gradient microphone.
TLM 50 Electrical features Cable suspension The letters TLM stand for “transformerless microphone”. The usual output transformer is replaced in the TLM 50 by an electronic circuit. As with traditional transformers, this technique ensures good common mode rejection, and prevents RF interference, that may influence the balanced audio signal. The transformerless microphone amplifier provides low self noise, fast transient response, and high output capability.
measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ± 2 dB Technical Data Acoustical operating principle ............................................... Pressure transducer Directional pattern ................................................................................. Omnidirectional Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm .............................................................
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Elastic Suspensions Elastic Suspension DA-AK for AK ... Elastic Suspension EA 30 B mt The DA-AK elastic suspension mounts two detached capsules in parallel for MS recordings, e.g. AK 20 and AK 40. It has a swivel mount with 3/8” thread. The EA 30 B mt is designed for the RSM 190 and RSM 191 stereo shotgun microphones. It can be attached to the SG 82 swivel mount or the HG 82 handle and is also used for the installation of the microphones in the WK 81 windscreen. DA-AK ................... blk ........
Elastic Suspensions Elastic Suspension EA 170 (mt) Elastic Suspension EA 2124 A mt The EA 170 is designed for the TLM 170 (R) and M 149 Tube microphones. It has a swivel mount with a 5/8"-27 female thread, plus a thread adapter to connect to 1/2"- and 3/8" stands. The EA 2124 A mt is able to accept microphones from 21 to 24 mm in diameter. It has a swivel mount with a 5/8"-27 female thread, plus a thread adapter to connect to 1/2"- and 3/8" stands. EA 2124 A mt ...... blk ........ Cat. No.
Floor Stands, Booms and Shock Mount Stand M 36 Stand M 255 M 36 is an extremely sturdy folding stand, aluminium, weight 9.5 kg. Maximum height 4.4 m, minimum working height 1.8 m. The stand has a 1/2" threaded stud. Folding floor stand, especially designed for adjustments close to the floor comes with a permanent boom attachment. Weight 3.0 kg. The height of the horizontal boom is 0.43 m. The boom attachment extends from 0.85 m to 1.54 m. It has a 3/8" threaded stud.
Floor Stands, Booms and Shock Mount Stand Extensions STV 4/20/40/60 Shock Mount Z 26 mt The STV... stand extensions are screwed between microphone stands (for example MF 4, MF 5) and swivel mounts (for example SG 21/17 mt). The Z 26 rubber shock mount is inserted between the stand and the swivel mount to avoid the transmission of structureborne noise. It has a 1/2" threaded stud and a 5/8"-27 female thread to attach to tripods. Included is a thread adapter for 1/2" and 3/8" studs.
Auditorium Hangers Auditorium Hanger MNV 21 mt Auditorium Hanger MNV 100 The auditorium hanger adjusts the tilting angle of a microphone suspended by its own cable. The MNV 21 consists of the tilting clamp, suitable to hold a Neumann miniature microphone or KMR 81, and a locking cable strain relief. Suitable for cables with 4–5 mm diameter. The MNV 100 auditorium hanger is used to suspend a detached miniature microphone capsule freely from its interconnecting cable.
Stand Mounts and Miscellaneous Mechanical Adapters Stand Mount SG 1 Stand Mount SG 89 Swivel mount for the TLM 103, TLM 193 and M 147 Tube microphones. The microphone mount of the SG 1 is made of metal. The SG 1 has a 5/8"-27 female thread, plus a thread adapter to connect to 1/2"- and 3/8" stands. Swivel mount for the U 89 i microphone. The microphone mount of the SG 89 is made of metal. It has a 5/8"-27 female thread, plus a thread adapter to connect to 1/2"- and 3/8" stands. SG 89 ....................
Stand Mounts and Miscellaneous Mechanical Adapters Swivel Joint SG-AK Stereo Mount STH 120 The SG-AK swivel mount can be inserted between active capsules and the output stage of the KM 100 system. The capsule can then be swiveled and orientated through 90°. In combination with an elastic suspension and a table flange, a mechanically decoupled, unobtrusive setup can be realised, e.g. for TV news announcers. Length 45 mm, Ø 22 mm.
Windscreens for Shotgun Microphones and KM 100 When microphones are exposed to strong wind, WK... windscreens should be used for best performance. Only in the upper frequency range is the output level slightly attenuated. The wind noise atten- uation was measured without electrical filtering in a turbulent air stream traveling at 20 km/h, generated by a noiseless wind machine. Windscreen WK 81/82 Windscreen WKD-KM WK 81 for KMR 81 & RSM 191, WK 82 or KMR 82 microphones.
Windjammers for Shotgun Microphones and KM 100 Windjammer WJ-AK for WKD-AK Windjammer WJ-KM for WKD-KM Wind noise attenuation 10 dB. Attenuation at 15 kHz 5 dB. Wind noise attenuation 10 dB. Attenuation at 15 kHz 5 dB. WJ-AK ................... gr ......... Cat. No. 008425 WJ-KM .................. gr ......... Cat. No. 008426 Popscreens Pop screens provide excellent suppression of so-called pop noise, such as “p” or “t”. They consist of a round, thin frame covered with black gauze on both sides.
Foam Windscreens Close range sounds, wind, and fast movements of the microphone boom, all may cause interfering noises. To avoid these unwanted sounds, windscreen accessories are available. Typically, they are made out of open-cell polyurethane foam. These windscreens do not cause interfering resonances and do not influence the direc- tional pattern. Only in the upper frequency range is the output level slightly attenuated.
Foam Windscreens Windscreen WS 89 Windscreen WSB Windscreen for U 89 i and TLM 193. Wind noise attenuation 27 dB. Attenuation at 15 kHz approx. 3 dB. Ø 90 mm. Color black. Windscreen for KU 100. Wind noise attenuation 15 dB. Attenuation at 15 kHz approx. 3 dB. Ø 90 mm each. Color black. WS 89 .................. blk ........ Cat. No. 007197 WSB ...................... blk ........ Cat. No. 007372 Windscreen WS 100 Windscreen WSS 100 Larger windscreen for miniature microphones.
Power Supplies and Matrix Amplifier Battery Supply BS 48 i The battery unit supplies one microphone with 48 V phantom powering (P48). The maximum supply current is 5 mA. The audio output is dc-free. Therefore, no transformer is needed when connecting to unbalanced inputs. The cables couple to the BS 48 i through XLR 3 connectors. Output voltage ............................... 48 ± 1 Vdc Maximum current output .......................... 5 mA Battery ....................................
Power Supplies Power Supply N 149 A (for M 147/149/150 Tube) The N 149 A power supply generates the necessary operating voltages for M 147 Tube, M 149 Tube or M150 Tube microphones. It operates with all mains voltages from 100 V to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz. Mains power is connected through a standard IEC 320 socket. The microphone connects via an DIN-8 connector. The microphone signal is fed to a XLR 3 M connector. The modulation output is balanced.
Connecting Cables Other cable lengths are available upon request! Cable material without connectors see corresponding section on the following pages. Even if very long (Neumann) cables are used, the electroacoustic characteristics of the microphone are not affected.Only with cable lengths well over 300 m a high-frequency roll-off is noticeable. Microphone Cable IC 3 mt Microphone Cable IC 7 Microphone cable with double twist (double helix) braiding as shield. Ø 5 mm, length 10 m.
Connecting Cables Microphone Cable LC 2 Microphone Cable LC 3 KA Extension cable for older KM 100 accessories, with double twist braiding as shield. Extension for LC 3 microphone cable. Ø 3.5 mm, length 10 m. 3-pin Lemo connectors, matte black. The LC 3 KA connects active capsules AK... with the KM 100 output stage. Ø 3.5 mm, length 5 or 10 m. LC 3 KA (5 m) ....... blk ........ Cat. No. 008408 LC 3 KA (10 m) ..... blk ........ Cat. No. 008409 LC 2 (10 m) ......... blk ........ Cat. No.
Adapter Cables Adapter Cable AC 27 Adapter Cable AC 29 Y-cable with XLR 5 F connector and two unbalanced 6.3 mm mono jacks. It is used to connect XLR 5 outputs of the BS 48 i-2 power supply or the MTX 191 A matrix amplifier to units with 6.3 mm monojack inputs. Designed for all microphones, excluding KM 100 System and GFM 132. Y-cable with XLR 5 F connector and two unbalanced 6.3 mm mono jacks, with blocking condensers.
Cable Material for General Use Cable Material K 5 x 0,14 • • • • • • 5 conductors 0.14 mm² copper wire 72 x 0.05 mm² Insulation: special thermoplastic Shielding: 2 layers of counterwound bare copper wire Jacket: special pvc matte charcoal-grey and round Printing “Georg Neumann GmbH Berlin - Made in Germany” Overall diameter: 5.0 mm Conductor resistance .............. < 138 ohms/km Insulation resistance ............ > 20 Mohms x km Capacitance core/core .......... 40 nF/km (1kHz) Test voltage core/core ...
Active Capsules for Miniature Microphone System KM 100 AK... active capsules are part of the variable miniature microphone system. Together with the KM 100 output stage AK... active cap- sules form a complete microphone. AK 30 and KM 100, for example, make up the KM 130. Active Capsule AK 20 Active Capsule AK 43 AK 20 is a pressure gradient transducer with the figure-8 characteristic, realized with a single diaphragm. The diaphragm diameter is just 16 mm.
Capsule Heads for Miniature Microphone System KM D KK... capsule heads are part of the variable miniature microphone system. Together with the KM D (nx) output stage KK... capsule Capsule Head KK 131 (nx) Capsule Head KK 183 (nx) KK 131 is a free-field equalized pressure transducer. The sensitivity in the free sound field is flat up to 20 kHz. In the diffuse sound field there is a roll-off above 5 kHz. KK 183 is a diffuse-field equalized pressure transducer with a free-field treble boost (approx.
Digital Microphone Interface and Power Supplies Digital Microphone Interface DMI-2 Equipment that supports the new AES 42 standard can process the output signals of Solution-D microphones directly. In all other cases, the DMI-2 digital microphone interface is used. The DMI-2 is a separate, two-channel device which converts the AES 42 data format supplied by the microphone into an AES/EBU signal. An eightchannel version is under development.
Digital Microphone Interface and Power Supplies Connection Kit AES/EBU Connection Kit S/PDIF The Connection Kits serve to supply power to digital microphones, which are in accordance with the AES 42 standard. The microphone audio signal is made available at the Connection Kit output in S/PDIF or AES/EBU format, depending upon the model. The remote control and synchronization capabilities of the AES 42 standard cannot be used with the Connection Kit; they are operable only with the DMI-2.
Further Accessories for Miniature Microphones Cable Adapter KA 100 Output Stage KM D (nx) The current KM 100 system accessories connect directly to the output stages. For older accessories, ending with a 3pin LEMO plug, the redesigned KA 100 cable adapter connects these accessories to the KM 100 (F) output stages. Length: 0.5 m. The KM D (nx) microphone output stage is part of the modular KM D miniature microphone system. Together with a KK 1..
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Pocket Guide 2008 English Solution-D: TLM 103 D tlm 67 Pocket Guide 2008 bcm 104 Georg Neumann GmbH • Ollenhauerstr. 98 • 13403 Berlin • Germany • Fon: +49 (30) 417724-0 • Fax: -50 • E-Mail: sales@neumann.com • www.neumann.com Errors excepted, subject to changes • Printed in Germany • Publ. 10/08 077254 / A22 Studio and Stage Microphones Analog and digital (incl.
