Why a Condenser Mic?
Condenser microphones are the ideal choice for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments and are the primary type of microphone used in recording studios and radio stations. The TM1 mic is capable of capturing much more detail than most dynamic microphones because of its wider and flatter frequency response. Another difference between condenser and dynamic mics is they contain active circuitry that requires phantom power (+48 V) for operation. You can power your TM1 using any phantom power equipped mixing console.
Large Gold Plated Diaphragm
The TM1 condenser microphone is the affordable, premium-quality way to get what you really hear into your recorder or computer DAW. Thanks to the pressure gradient transducer and internally shock-mounted 1.0″ gold-sputtered large diaphragm capsule, the TM1 mic delivers an open transparent sound with excellent transient response, and large frequency response from 20 Hz – 20 kHz. Its cardioid pickup pattern is superb for capturing the most subtle vocal or instrumental nuance, while rejecting undesirable off -axis sounds.
| Capsule | 1″ super-large gold-plated diaphragm |
| Acoustic principle | Pressure gradient |
| Directional pattern | Cardioid |
| Electronics | JFET preamplifier with bipolar output stage |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -34 dB ± 2 dB @ 1 kHz (0 dB) |
| Equivalent noise | 4.5 dBA SPL (per IEC 651) |
| Maximum input | 138 dB @1 kHz (≤ 1% THD) |
| Dynamic range | >132 dB (per IEC 651) |
| Maximum SPL | 138 dB @1 kHz (≤ 1% THD) |
| SNR | 88.5 dB SPL @ 1 kHz, (relative to 1 Pa, per IEC 651) |
| Power requirement | +48 V phantom power |
| Output impedance | 100 Ohms ±30% @ 1 kHz |
| Output connection | 3 pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground) |
| Dimensions | 54 x 189 mm (2.1 x 7.4″) |
| Net weight | 354 g (0.8 lbs) |
