The Tascam TM-90 Boundary Mic is a portable microphone that is perfect for capturing audio in meeting rooms, podcasts, and studio work. Its design is specifically for tabletop use, providing a low profile option that doesn’t take up too much space. With its hemispherical pickup pattern, the TM-90 can gather recordings from multiple attendees without the need for multiple microphones. It is also versatile, able to be attached to walls, floors, drum kits, pianos, guitars, and more. The TM-90 mic comes with a hard carry case and cable, making it easily portable and protected.
The Tascam TM-90 is a compact microphone that can be used in various locations and situations. Its hemispherical pickup pattern captures sound from multiple people at once, while its unidirectional condenser mic feature on the vertical plane allows for broad coverage. It can handle louder sources, making it ideal for recording instruments as room mics. The TM-90 requires phantom power, which can be supplied from a mixer, mic preamp, audio interface, or onboard battery.
With its low profile design, the TM-90 can be placed out of view to avoid distractions. It has a height of 24mm and can easily fit on tabletops, walls, and floors without taking up too much space. The bass tilt switch on the TM-90 can be used to boost or cut low frequencies, helping to clean up audio and remove unwanted low-end rumble. It can also be used to slightly boost the low end, adding warmth and fullness when recording an instrument.
Key Features:
– Back-electret condenser microphone
– Half super cardioid (unidirectional) pickup pattern
– Bass tilt switch
– Requires 9-52V phantom power
– Includes carry case and cable
Specifications:
– Frequency Response: 50Hz – 18000Hz
– Output Impedance: 150Ω
– Load Impedance: 1kΩ
– Sensitivity: -35dB +/-3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
– Maximum SPL: 140dB (at 1kHz=1% THD)
– S/N Ratio: 68dB
– Connector: 3-pin XLR male (dedicated patch cable)
– Dimensions: 170 x 24 x 81.5mm
– Weight: 0.26kg (device)