Given the retro look, Neumann's proven transformerless circuitry, low self-noise, high gain levels, great sound and reasonable price, ensure the TLM 49 is poised to become yet another Neumann legend in vocal and speech recording, says the company.
The capsule has a linear frequency response up to the upper mid-range, and above 2kHz there is a gentle presence boost up to 3dB. The large 34mm diaphragm capsule, with a tendency towards supercardioid, is enclosed by a large, acoustically open, neutral sounding head grille. TLM transformerless circuitry ensures good common mode rejection, prevents RF interference and suppresses noise signals affecting balanced modulation. And the TLM 49 operates at SPLs of up to 114dB without distortion and a dynamic range of 102dB (A-weighted).
The TLM 49 is also suitable for instrumental applications in professional production studios and with home recording enthusiasts.
The TLM 49 comes in typical Neumann fine matt nickel finish with an EA 3 elastic suspension cage. The entire interior structure is mounted elastically to prevent the transmission of structure borne noise and the capsule is mounted with a rubber shockmount.
The TLM 49 will be available in May 2006.
(Chris Henry)
