TL5000

Common name: TL Audio TL5000

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The TL5000 is a dual diaphragm variable pattern design paired with a combined PSU and discrete preamp. The microphone head has a 1 capsule with a gold-plated diaphragm that can be switched to 9 polar patterns. The valve (tube) used is a 12AT7 triode. The low-cut filter and pad are mounted on the microphone but the polar pattern is controlled at the preamp/PSU, as is phase reversal and gain control. The output can bypass the preamp to give normal microphone level or be fed to a line-level analogue or optional 24bit digital output stage.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14 mV/Pa
Max SPL
130
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
18 dB-A
Output Impedance
300Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
ECC81/12AT7/6201

Switchable Options

Pad
10 dB
Filter/EQ
120 Hz 6 dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
on PSU
Available Colours
Silver.
Weight
700 g
Length
190 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
57 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Suspension, pop shield, 10m microphone cable.
Optional