TLM 102 capsule compatibility

[ale47p]

Hello, there's a Neumann TLM 102 with a damaged capsule online for sale.

Do you know if an early '90s RODE NT1 capsule (I guess "K47 style") would be a good replacement for it?

I don't even know if they are compatible and the amount of work it requires to do the job

Thank You
Alessandro

 

[micolas]

Hello, there's a Neumann TLM 102 with a damaged capsule online for sale.

Do you know if an early '90s RODE NT1 capsule (I guess "K47 style") would be a good replacement for it?

I don't even know if they are compatible and the amount of work it requires to do the job

Thank You
Alessandro

Hi @ale47p !
The capsule of NT1 first edition from 1997 can be mounted in TLM102
(if it is in good condition and still works well after so many years), electronically is fine. It will work. The sound will be different (FR),probably with a different output level and a different polar behavior.
I've posted the frequency response of the stock microphones, if that helps. However the electronics are different, the bodies and headbaskets are different.
But in TLM102 many other capsule models can be mounted, preferably with a flatter frequency response.
After mod TLM102 will keep its sound clean, with low distortion, good SPL and low noise.

 

[ale47p]

good to know @micolas thank you