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In Used, Very Good Condition. Note: one mic has a grill dent and cracked plastic cover on the pattern selector, (shown in photos) but functions perfectly.
From Neumann USA
The TLM 170R is a large diaphragm, studio condenser microphone with 5 polar patterns selected either by a rotary switch on the rear side of the microphone, or remotely by the N 48 R-2 dual phantom power supply / controller, (optional). "TLM" stands for Trans-formerless Microphone. The "R" denotes remote control capability. Remote control of microphone polar patterns had previously been achieved only through the use of special, multi-conductor cables and connectors. The TLM 170R is the first microphone to achieve this feat via standard, two conductor shielded microphone cable and 3-pin XLR type connectors.
When using the rotary switch on the rear of the body of the microphone to select the polar patterns, the TLM 170R will function normally with any 48V phantom power source conforming to DIN 45 596. For remote control of the polar pattern, the "r" position is selected and the N 48R-2 is required. The N 48 R-2 will provide phantom power and independent polar pattern control for two microphones. Remote control is affected by varying the phantom power voltage in 1.5V increments from 45-51 volts.
The mic comes equipped with a swivel shock-mount providing effective isolation from external mechanical vibrations. It may be easilyremoved or mounted on the opposite side of the microphone when required. An optional elastic suspension EA 170 is also available.
The TLM 170R is distinguished from previous TLM 170 by a red ring around the base of the microphone body. Two finishes are available: satin nickel, (silver) and matte black. Previous TLM 170 can be upgraded for remote control via circuit modification.
| Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 Frequency range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 8 mV/Pa Rated impedance 50 ohms Rated load impedance 1 kohms Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) 26 dB Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) 14 dB-A Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 68 dB Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 80 dB Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2) 144 dB Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation2) 154 dB Maximum output voltage 10 dBu Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted) 130 dB Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 3 mA Matching connector XLR3F Weight 625 g Diameter 60 mm Length 152 mm ______________________________________________ 1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS 2) measured as equivalent el. input signal | ||
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| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | |
| Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 | |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 8 mV/Pa | |
| Rated impedance | 50 ohms | |
| Rated load impedance | 1 kohms | |
| Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) | 26 dB | |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) | 14 dB-A | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 68 dB | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 80 dB | |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2) | 144 dB | |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation2) | 154 dB | |
| Maximum output voltage | 10 dBu | |
| Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted) | 130 dB | |
| Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | |
| Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 3 mA | |
| Matching connector | XLR3F | |
| Weight | 625 g | |
| Diameter | 60 mm | |
| Length | 152 mm | |
| ______________________________________________ 1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS 2) measured as equivalent el. input signal |
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This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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