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OmnidirectionalCardioidBidirectionalNeumann TLM 67

MSRP: $3,858 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Neumann TLM 67

Description

Billed as a “contemporary development of the legendary U 67,” the TLM 67 is a dual-diaphragm, three-pattern, large-diaphragm microphone built on the K67 capsule made famous by Neumann’s U67.

Unlike the U67, this is a FET mic, not a tube. Neumann claims its “new circuit design … closely reproduces the U 67 sound characteristics.”

The lack of a tube actually seems to make the TLM-67 somewhat more similar (in terms of the circuitry) to the U87, which is also a 3-pattern FET mic with the K67 capsule. However, unlike the U87, the TLM67 has no transformer; the TLM model designation stands for transformatorloses Mikrophon, or in English, “transformerless microphone.” Time and reviews will tell if the TLM 67 is a transformerless U-87.

The TLM 67 has a -10dB pad and a switchable high-pass filter (approx. -6dB @ 150Hz), controlled from the back of the microphone body.

The max SPL (with pad engaged) varies with pickup pattern:

  • Cardioid: 115 dB
  • Omni: 125 dB
  • Figure-8: 125 dB

However, Neumann recommends avoiding the use of the pad unless the mic, or downstream devices exhibit signs of overload.

Neumann TLM67 logo badgeIn celebration of the company’s 80th anniversary, Neumann has created a commemorative badge bearing the profile of company Georg Neumann.

The Neumann TLM 67 is also known as: TLM67, TLM-67.

The mic was released in 2008.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Omnidirectional (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Bidirectional (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF: -6dB @ 150 Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 50 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 115 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
490g (17.28oz) 200mm (7.87'') 56mm (2.20'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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