Neumann TLM 67 Multi-pattern mic with K 67 capsule; omni, cardioid

Neumann TLM 67 Multi-pattern mic with K 67 capsule; omni, cardioid and figure 8 patterns; pad and filter. Ships in wood box.

The Neumann TLM 67 Multi-Pattern Switchable Studio Microphone comes in Pearl Gray and Nickel colors. It is an omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 large diaphragm microphone. The TLM 67 is created based in the Neumann U 67. Same to the U 67, the TLM 67 comes incorporating the K 67 capsule. Additionally, the circuit design closely is made reproducing the sound characteristics, of the U 67, without the use of tubes. It comes with three switchable directional characteristics, selectable 10 dB pre-attenuation, and high-pass filter that is permitting detailed adjustments to be made, depending upon the specific recording situation.

The Neumann TLM 67 is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its control features. Additionally, to its primary role as a vocal microphone for all types of music and spoken voice, in orchestral recordings the TLM 67 is capable to be used as a main microphone and as a spot microphone for individual instruments.

The microphone is addressed from the side. A large wire mesh grille is enclosing the elastically mounted double diaphragm capsule. The directional characteristics is capable to be selected with the use of a switch below the grille. The selected setting is indicated by a symbol shown in a window above the switch.

In the TLM 67, an electronic circuit is being used rather than a conventional output transformer. Like a transformer, the circuit is intended for ensuring a good common mode rejection, effectively suppressing interference signals that are affecting the balanced modulation line. The microphone is capable to operate at sound pressure levels of up to 105 dB without distortion, and comes with a dynamic range of 94 dB (A-weighted), without the use of the pre-attenuation switch.

The pre-attenuation switch on the back of the microphone is capable to be used for reducing the transmission levels by approximately 10 dB. It should be used only when there is a risk of overloading following devices due to very high sound pressure levels. Use of the switch does not increase the dynamic range of the microphone, but rather shifts it by 10 dB, to higher sound pressure levels. The other switch on the back of the microphone can be used to change the cutoff frequency of the built-in high-pass filter, so as to suppress the effects of impact sound and wind noise, or to compensate for the proximity effect. Elastic mounting of the capsule supplies protection from the transmission of structure-borne noise.

• Sound characteristics based on the Neumann U 67
• Three switchable directional characteristics (omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8)
• Switchable high-pass filter and pre-attenuation
• Transformerless circuit technology
• Dual-color exterior design