Detail 01
Five patterns including wide-angle cardioid
Pattern becomes a placement tool: change bleed and room content without moving the mic or changing distance.
Product detailSKU #1315669879051
NeumannTLM 170 R MT Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A five-pattern large-diaphragm condenser for a studio where one microphone has to cover vocals, room, and every source in the room.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios that need one mic to handle vocals, drums, and rooms
- Stereo pairs where figure-8 or omni matters
- Tracking loud sources up to 154 dB with pre-attenuation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld or stage use — it is a fixed-mount studio mic
- Anyone needing only a single cardioid vocal mic at this price
- Rigs without stable 48 V phantom power
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
14 dB-A self noise
Quiet enough for close-miked whispers and distant ambient capture where the mic's own hiss would otherwise show.
Detail 03
144 dB max SPL, 154 dB with pre-attenuation
Handles snare, guitar cabs, and brass up close without the capsule distorting.
Detail 04
8 mV/Pa sensitivity
Hot output. Most preamps reach working level with modest gain, keeping preamp noise out of the signal.
Detail 05
625 g, 152 x 60 mm
Heavy. A lightweight stand or boom arm will droop; you need a counterweighted boom.
Detail 06
48 V phantom, 3 mA draw
Needs real phantom power. Low current draw means multiple channels on one interface stay stable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a shockmount and a stand rated for 625 g
- 02Needs an XLR cable and a 48 V phantom source
- 03Pattern switching is on the mic body — plan access on a boom
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this for anything other than vocals?
Yes. The five patterns and 144 dB SPL handling cover drum overheads, room mics, acoustic guitar, and amps as well as vocals.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes, 48 V ±4 V. It draws 3 mA, so any standard interface or preamp with phantom will run it.
03Will it work with my interface?
It uses a standard XLR3F connector and expects a load of 1 kohm or higher, which covers essentially all modern mic preamps.
04How loud a source can it take?
144 dB SPL at 0.5% THD, and 154 dB with the pre-attenuation engaged — enough for close-miked drums and loud cabs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Color
- Black
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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