Neumann TLM 102 BK STUDIO SET Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)Packaged with the EA 4 shockmount. The TLM 102 is impressive in terms of sound: In the interior is a newly developed large diaphragm capsule (cardioid) with a maximum sound pressure level of 144 dB, which permits the recording of percussion, drums, amps and other very loud sound sources, for example. Instruments that are not especially loud also benefit from the very fast transient response of the TLM 102. However its most important applications are