Beyerdynamic TG I53 - Condenser Microphone Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 PRODUCT INFORMATION
2 Safety Information
3 Applications
4 Connection
5 Setting up
6 Maintenance
7 Service
8 Version
9 Optional Accessories
10 Frequency Response Curve
11 Polar Pattern
12 Wiring Diagram
13 Technical Specifications
14 Documents / Resources
- 14.1 References
- 14.2 Download manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Thank you for selecting the TG I53 condenser microphone from beyerdynamic.
Please take some time to read carefully through this information before using the product.

Safety Information

Protect the microphone from moisture and sudden impacts. You could damage the microphone!
Do not blow into the microphone and do not knock on the microphone basket. Speak into the microphone or lightly scratch the microphone head grill to check functionality.

Applications

The TG I53 is suitable for miking up a variety of instruments. It is particularly suited as an overhead microphone for drums and percussion, for the hi-hat, woodwind and brass instruments, guitars and other stringed instruments.

Connection

The TG I53 is equipped with a 3-pin XLR plug. It can be plugged into any balanced microphone input with a phantom power of 12 - 52 V. Recommended phantom power: 48 V

Setting up

Due to the cardioid polar pattern, which is dependent on frequency, the recording range is relatively large and even when the instrument is moved sideways, there is no sound distortion.
To achieve maximum feedback suppression, the microphone should be positioned in such a way that the monitor speaker is aimed at the microphone from behind (angle approx. 180° to the microphone axis).
The MKV 109 microphone clip for stands with a 3/8" and 5/8" thread adapter is included in delivery of the TG I53.

Maintenance

The TG I53 may be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth as required. If necessary, a gentle cleaning agent (e.g. washing-up liquid) may be used – but on no account use a cleaner containing solvents. Make sure that no liquid penetrates the microphone head.

Service

Servicing must be carried out by qualified service personnel only. Dismantling the microphone yourself will invalidate the guarantee.

Version

Model	Description	Order #
TG I53	Instrument microphone, electret condenser, cardioid, with microphone clamp	707.155

Optional Accessories

MAV 800	Clip for hanging mounting of microphones	448.133
WS 53	Wind shield, black	436.607

Frequency Response Curve

Polar Pattern

Wiring Diagram

Technical Specifications

Transducer type	Condenser (back electret)
Operating principle	Pressure gradient
Polar pattern	Cardioid
Frequency response:
Close miking	20 - 20,000 Hz
Distant miking (measured at 1 m)	35 - 20,000 Hz
Open circuit voltage	6.8 mV/Pa (-43.4 dBV) ±2.5 dB
Nominal impedance	200 Ω
Load impedance	≥ 1 kΩ Max. SPL
at 24 V and 48 V phantom power	140 dB
S/N ratio	61 dB [CCIR; Q-Peak] 71 dB [A; RMS]
Equivalent SPL	23 dB [A; RMS] 33 dB [CCIR; Q-Peak]
Power supply	Phantom power: P12; P24; P48 (recommended: 48 V)
Power consumption	4.7 mA
Connection	XLR, 3-pin, male
Dimensions	100 x 19.5 mm
Weight (without clamp)	36 g