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TLM 67

The sound of the 60s reimagined: classic capsule technology plus retro sound design.

  • Same capsule as the legendary U 67 microphone
  • Three polar patterns
  • Tube sound characteristics from reliable FET circuitry
  • Unique dual color retro look
TLM 67
TLM 67

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Suited for:

Max. SPL
125 dB
S/N Ratio
83 dB
Sensitivity
18 mV/Pa

The Sound of the 1960s Reinvented

The TLM 67 captures the spirit of Neumann’s classic U 67, which defined the sound of the 1960s. But instead of electron tubes the TLM 67 relies on trouble free FET electronics with a special sound design for a gorgeous retro tone. Like its predecessor, the TLM 67 is a versatile studio workhorse with three polar patterns, pad and low cut options.

Dealer Description

Classic Sound with Modern Convenience

Today’s concept of the modern studio microphone is still very much defined by Neumann’s classic U 67. Introduced in 1960, it offered an essentially linear frequency response in three polar patterns as well as pad and low cut options for then-new close miking techniques. The U 67 was (and still is!) a true studio workhorse, and many top engineers consider it their “desert island” microphone. However, vintage originals, these days, come at collectors’ prices, out of reach for young engineers and musicians. The TLM 67 is an attractively priced alternative.

The TLM 67 shares many of the U 67’s key features, including its elegant shape and the famous tapered headgrille, which has since become iconic for the Neumann brand. What’s more, the TLM 67 uses the same large diaphragm capsule as its legendary predecessor, the classic K 67 capsule, also used in the Neumann U 87 A.

Reimagining the Sound of the 60s

Instead of the U 67’s tube electronics, the TLM 67 has a transformerless head amplifier, built with highly reliable 21st century solid state technology – yet with a retro twist! The TLM 67’s circuit may be modern, but it meticulously reproduces the sound of the 1960s. This results in a seemingly low max SPL figure of 105 dB (in cardioid mode) for 0.5% THD, but, like in a tube circuit, distortion rises gently to 5% THD for 125 dB SPL. The TLM 67 thus captures the sound character and dynamic behavior of its famous predecessor without the use of tubes and without the inconvenience of a clunky PSU box and multipin cables.

Visually, too, the TLM 67 has a retro touch with a unique dual color scheme, combining a capsule head in classic satin nickel with a stylish pearl-gray body. Released in 2008, the TLM 67’s front is graced by a metal emblem of our founder, Georg Neumann, commemorating the company’s 80th anniversary.

Applications

Just like its legendary precursor, the TLM 67 is a universal studio microphone with three directional patterns ¬– omni, cardioid, and figure-8 – as well as low cut and pad options. A true workhorse! Its unique tube-like midrange character makes the TLM 67 is an excellent microphone for vocals and spoken word. Thanks to its essentially linear frequency response, it is also a versatile microphone for a wide rage of instruments, such as acoustic and electric guitar, piano, percussion, drums overheads, and much more.

  • Inspired by the legendary Neumann U 67 tube microphone
  • Transformerless solid state circuit with tube sound characteristics
  • Three polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-8
  • Switchable low cut and pad
  • Versatile studio workhorse for vocals and instruments
  • Very low self-noise
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Frequency Range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Directional Pattern Omni/cardioid/figure-8
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 10/18/9 mV/Pa (Omni/cardioid/8)
Rated Impedance 50 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ 29/24/30 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ 16/11/17 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<0.5%²⁾ 110/105/111 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<5%²⁾ 130/125/131 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 65/70/64 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 78/83/77 dB-A
Maximum output voltage -1 dBu
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) P48
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 3 mA
Matching connector XLR 3 F
Weight 490 g
Diameter 56 mm
Length 200 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

Diagrams

Omni TLM 67

Omni TLM 67 Omni TLM 67

Figure 8 TLM 67

Figure 8 TLM 67 Figure 8 TLM 67

Cardioid TLM 67

Cardioid TLM 67 Cardioid TLM 67
TLM 49 Set

EA 87

Shock Mount

EA 87
TLM 49 Set

PS 15

Popscreen

PS 15
TLM 49 Set

PS 20 a

Popscreen

PS 20 a
TLM 49 Set

WS 87

Windscreen

WS 87
TLM 49 Set

N 248

Power Supply

N 248
TLM 49 Set

MF 3

Table Stand

MF 3
TLM 49 Set

MF 4

Floor Stand

MF 4
TLM 49 Set

MF 5

Floor Stand

MF 5
TLM 49 Set

STV 4

Stand Extension

STV 4
TLM 49 Set

STV 20

Stand Extension

STV 20
TLM 49 Set

STV 40

Stand Extension

STV 40
TLM 49 Set

STV 60

Stand Extension

STV 60
TLM 49 Set

Z 26 mt

Shock mount

Z 26 mt
TLM 49 Set

MNV 87

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 87
TLM 49 Set

DS 120

Double Mount

DS 120
TLM 49 Set

SG 287

Stand Mount

SG 287
TLM 49 Set

IC 3 mt

Microphone Cable

IC 3 mt
TLM 49 Set

IC 4

Microphone Cable

IC 4

TLM 67

Color pearl grey/nickel

CAT. NO. 008605

TLM 67
  • TLM 67 Microphone
  • Wooden Box

Suited for:

Max. SPL
125 dB
S/N Ratio
83 dB
Sensitivity
18 mV/Pa

Reviews

Neumann TLM 67 - review, German
Sound & Recording, 11/2008
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Neumann TLM 67 - Review, English
Sound & Recording, 11/2008
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