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Neumann TLM 102

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TLM 102

Released October 2009.4Press articlemixonline.comRead 16 October 2026Mix, dated 2009-10-09: Neumann is introducing the TLM 102 at the 127th AES Convention in New York, which ran through October 12. The Sound and Recording test in the December 2009 issue and the Sound On Sound test in January 2010 reviewed a finished unit. Neumann's own product history page lists the model under 2010, so the real retail month could be a little later. Not stored as announce_date because the Sound and Recording test mentions a Neumann ad in its September 2009 issue. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Type
Condenser
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
XLR
Frequency response
20 Hz / 20 kHz

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General

Series
TLM1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Neumann calls the TLM 102 a member of the TLM range, with transformerless output stage.
Model numbers
008626, 0086271Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Order info lists CAT. NO. 008626 (TLM 102, nickel) and 008627 (TLM 102 bk, black). The Studio Set numbers 008656 and 008657 and the White Edition 399005 add an EA 4 elastic suspension. They are not stored because shock_mount is not a variant field and would inherit none.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Neumann lists it with order numbers, a dealer finder and a White Edition on its current product pages.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Nickel, Black1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Order info: Color nickel and Color black. The White Edition has its own page and ships with the EA 4 suspension, so it is not stored.
Microphone type
Condenser1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Page text: newly developed large diaphragm condenser capsule. The manual calls it a condenser studio microphone.

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
Not available
Capsules
11Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026The page and manual speak of one large diaphragm capsule (K 102 in the Sound and Recording test). Not printed as a number.
Polar patterns
Cardioid1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Directional Pattern: Cardioid.
Address type
Side address2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 7: Address the microphone from the side on which the Neumann logo is located.

Sound specs

Frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Frequency Range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz.
Sensitivity (analog)
-39.2dBV/Pa1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Published as 11 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kohm. Converted as 20 x log10(11 / 1000) = -39.2 dBV/Pa.
Sensitivity (digital)
Not available
Max SPL
144dB SPL1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Maximum SPL for THD 0.5 percent: 144 dB, measured as equivalent electrical input signal (footnote 2). There is no pad or clip protection mode.
Max SPL distortion limit
0.5%1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Maximum SPL for THD 0.5 percent. The manual prints it as THD below 0.5 percent.2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Technical data: Max. SPL for THD < 0.5 percent 144 dB.
Self-noise
12dB(A)1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 12 dB-A (IEC 60268-1, A-weighting per IEC 61672-1, RMS). The CCIR 468-3 value is 21 dB and is not stored.
Digital noise floor
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio
82dB1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted, re 94 dB SPL: 82 dB. The CCIR-weighted value is 73 dB and is not stored.
Dynamic range
132dB1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Page text: enormous dynamic range of 132 dB. This equals 144 dB max SPL minus 12 dB-A self-noise, so it is at 0.5 percent THD. No distortion level is printed next to the figure.
Output impedance
50Ω1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Rated Impedance: 50 ohms. Rated load impedance is 1 kohm.2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Technical data: Rated impedance 50 ohms.

Connectivity

Outputs
XLR1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Matching connector XLR 3 F. The manual describes a balanced, transformerless output on a 3-pin XLR.
Inputs for other sources
Not available
USB and XLR at once
Not available
USB port
Not available
Cable host plug
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Phantom power
Required1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Supply voltage P48, IEC 61938, 48 V +/- 4 V, 3.5 mA. The manual says to connect only to inputs that supply 48 V phantom power.

Digital audio

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Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring

Headphone output
No1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026The maker's data lists only the XLR connector. There is no headphone output.
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing

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Onboard controls
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Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories

Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch5Retailer pagewexphotovideo.com/neumann-sg-2-3033037Read 16 October 2026The SG 2 stand mount supplied with the TLM 102 has a 5/8 inch 27 female thread. Its included thread adapter connects to 1/2 and 3/8 inch stands. The listing names the TLM 102 as compatible. 1/2 inch is not a schema option.
Shock mount
None2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026The scope of delivery has no elastic suspension. Section 5 says to use an elastic suspension if necessary. The EA 4 is only in the Studio Set.3Retailer pagethomann.co.uk/neumann_tlm_102_nickel.htmRead 16 October 2026The spec list reads shockmount included: No. It also lists Pad: No and Low Cut: No, which matches the maker's data and the Keys test.
Pop filter
Internal1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Highlights list: Integrated pop screen. Sound and Recording confirms a foam lining inside the headgrille.
Desk stand included
No2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Scope of delivery for the TLM 102 (bk) lists the microphone, SG 2 stand mount, operating manual and a wooden box. There is no desk stand.

Design and build

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Housing material
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software

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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility

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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensions
Width52Height116Depth52mm(2 × 4.6 × 2 in)1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Diameter 52 mm, Length 116 mm. The microphone is upright and side-address, so the length is stored as height and the diameter as width and depth.2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Technical data: Dimensions diameter 52 x 116 mm.
Microphone weight
210g(7.4 oz)1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Weight approx. 210 g. The Sound and Recording test weighed 260 g and Keys 265 g, probably with the stand mount.2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Technical data: Weight 210 g.
Weight with stand
Not available

Certifications

Other certifications
CE2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Declaration of Conformity page: the device conforms to the applicable CE standards and regulations.

In the box

In the box
TLM 102 microphone, SG 2 Swivel Mount, Operating manual1Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/products/microphones/tlm-102Read 16 October 2026Order info for TLM 102 lists the TLM 102 Microphone and the SG 2 Swivel Mount. The manual's scope of delivery adds the operating manual and a wooden box. The 2009 Sound and Recording test describes a cardboard box with a foam insert, so the box is not stored.2Owner's manualsyntex.cz/media/document/16199/user-manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Scope of delivery, page 6: microphone, SG 2 stand mount, operating manual, wooden box.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years6Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/warrantyRead 16 October 2026The Neumann warranty terms give 24 months from the date of purchase of a new product from an authorized retailer. The page is the global English version. The USA, Australia and Brazil are handled by Sennheiser Electronic Corporation.

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Model numberColours
008626Nickel
008627Black

Sources

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  1. Read 16 October 2026Backs 24 fields
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  4. Press articlemixonline.com
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  6. Maker product pageneumann.com/en-en/warranty
    Read 16 October 2026Backs 1 field

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