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© 2019 Shure Incorporated
Updated:03/19
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is correct, we accept no liability
in respect of errors or omissions. All specifications within this document are subject to change without notice.
TwinPlex™ TL48 Subminiature Lavalier Microphones
Overview
The TwinPlex™ TL48 offers a tailored response with a mid-range rise that’s ideal for speech and dialogue applications, such as film and TV. Designed with leading audio professionals’ input, the TL48 is easily concealed in a costume or directly against the skin under wardrobe, and offers
extensive accessories to ensure quick, easy, and secure mounting—all with no impact on sound quality.
Features
• With a fixed frequency cap and mid-band boost that accentuates dialogue, the TL48 is ideal for film and TV applications
• Improved off-axis consistency, due to the patent pending dual-diaphragm design, yields accurate reproduction regardless of vocal
source position or movement
• Best-in-class low self-noise and dynamic range for cleaner audio production
• Fixed frequency cap with internal hydrophobic woven lining resists sweat and moisture
• Paintable 1.6 mm cable that is immune to memory effect and kinks
• Dual redundant ground in cable serves as secondary shield for longevity
• Sound signature: Tailored for dialogue (6dB mid-band boost at about 7kHz)
• Sensitivity: Low
• Colors: Black, Tan, White
• Connectors: LEMO, MTQG/TA4F, XLR/Preamp, NC (bare wire)
• Accessories: Available with accessories
Specifications
Microphone Capsule Dual-Diaphragm, Prepolarized Condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity
at 1 kHz
Self-Noise,
A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 69.5 dB
Output Clipping Level
Maximum SPL
Dynamic Range
Microphone Current Draw 120 to 240 µA, typical
Bias Voltage
Recommended Operating Voltage
Housing Molded ABS
Polarity
Cable Diameter 1.6 mm
Cable Length
Microphone Length 19 mm
Microphone Diameter 5.3 mm
Net Weight
with Cable
-45.0 dBV (5.62 mV)
24.5 dB SPL-A
3.0 dBV,1 kHz
at 1% THD, typical
142.0 dB SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
117.5 dB
typical
5 VDC
EMO, NC: Positive pressure at diaphragm leads to negative voltage with respect to ground MTQG,
L
XLR connector: Positive pressure at diaphragm leads to positive voltage with respect to ground
MTQG, LEMO: 66 in. (1.67 m) NC,
XLR connector: 96 in. (2.43 m)
12.0 g (0.42 oz.)
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TL48
TwinPlex
Subminiature Lavalier
Microphone
Available Models
TL48B/O-LEMO-A TwinPlex™ Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with LEMO Connector, Black with Accessories
TL48B/O-MTQG-A
TL48B/O-NC-A TwinPlex
TL48B/O-XLR-A TwinPlex™ Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with XLR Preamp, Black with Accessories
TL48T/O-LEMO-A TwinPlex™ Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with LEMO Connector, Tan with Accessories
TL48T/O-MTQG-A TwinPlex
TL48T/O-NC-A TwinPlex™ Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with bare wire terminal, Tan with Accessories
TL48W/O-LEMO-A TwinPlex™ Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with LEMO Connector, White with Accessories
TL48W/O-MTQG-A TwinPlex
TL48W/O-NC-A TwinPlex
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TwinPlex
Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with MTQG Connector, Black with Accessories
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Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with bare wire terminal, Black with Accessories
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Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with LEMO Connector, Tan with Accessories
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Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with MTQG Connector, White with Accessories
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Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier, Low Sensitivity, Tailored Response, 1.6 mm Cable with bare wire terminal, White with Accessories
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© 2019 Shure Incorporated
Updated:03/19
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is correct, we accept no liability
in respect of errors or omissions. All specifications within this document are subject to change without notice.
TwinPlex™ TL48 Subminiature Lavalier Microphones
0,6 m (2 ft.) from sound source
20
15
10
5
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-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
dB
20 100 1k 10k 20k
Furnished Accessories
• Single Tie Clip. Qty. 1
• Dual Tie Clip, Qty. 1
• Standoff for Tie Clip, Qty. 5
• Vampire Mount, Qty. 1
• Sticky Vampire Mount, Qty. 1
• Foam Windscreen, Qty. 2
• Clear Sticky Mount, Qty. 1
• Sticky Mount Adhesives, Qty. 10
• Storage Case for TL Lavalier, Qty. 1
Optional Accessories
Included Accessories Shown
Replacement Connectors Clips and Mounts Preamps
WA430 Replacement Neutrik mTQG connector kit, TA4F RPM40STC/B Single Tie Clip, Black, Qty. 3 RPM400TQG Wired TQG to XLR Preamplifier with Beltclip
WA435 Replacement Neutrik mTQG connector kit, TA5F RPM40STC/T Single Tie Clip, Tan, Qty. 3 RPM400LEMO Wired LEMO3 to XLR Preamplifier with Beltclip
WA445 Neutrik threaded collar shell for WA430/WA435 RPM40STC/W Single Tie Clip, White, Qty. 3
WA416 Replacement LEMO3, 1.6 mm connector RPM40TC/B Dual Tie Clip, Black, Qty. 3
Windscreens RPM40TC/T Dual Tie Clip, Tan, Qty. 3
RPM40WS/B Windscreens,Black, Qty. 5 RPM40TC/W Dual Tie Clip, White, Qty. 3
RPM40WS/T Windscreens,Tan, Qty. 5 RPM40TC/M Single Tie Clip Mix Pack (1 of each color)
Other
RPM40PREMNT Preampli
fier Mounting Kit
RPM40PRECLIP Beltclip for RPM400 Preamplifiers
RPM40KIT
RPM40CASE
Full Accessory Kit for TL Lavaliers
Storage Case for TL Lavalier
RPM40WS/W Windscreens,White, Qty. 5 RPM40VM/B Black Vampire Clip, Qty. 3
RPM40WS/M Windscreens (2 of each color), Qty. 8 RPM40VM/W White Vampire Clip, Qty. 3
RPM40MWJ Rycote MiniWindjammer, Gray, Qty 2 RPM40SM Clear Sticky Mount Qty. 3
RPM40MM/B Black Magnet Mount, Qty. 2
RPM40MM/W White Magnet Mount, Qty. 2
RPM40SVM/B Vampire Sticky Mount, Qty. 3
RPM40TS Adhesives for Sticky Mount. Qty. 15
RPM40TS/50 Adhesives for Sticky Mount. Qty. 50
RPM40SO/B Black Standoff for TL accessories, Qty. 10
RPM40SO/C Cocoa Standoff for TL accessories, Qty. 10
RPM40SO/T Tan Standoff for TL accessories, Qty. 10
RPM40SO/W White Standoff for TL accessories, Qty. 10
Polar Patterns
1000 Hz
Frequency Response