Shure TL48 TwinPlex Subminiature Lavalier Microphone

The TwinPlex™ TL48 offers a tailored response with a mid-range rise that's ideal for speech and dialog 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.

The TL48 lavalier mic offers a tailored response with a mid-range rise that's ideal for speech and dialog applications such as TV or film.

Shure TL48 Features

• With a paintable, fixed frequency cap and mid-band boost that accentuates dialog, 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 dialog (6dB mid-band boost at about 7kHz)
• Sensitivity: Low

• TL48 TwinPlex Subminiature Lavalier Microphone1
• RPM40STC Single Tie Clip 1
• RPM40TC Dual Tie Clip 1
• RPM40SO Standoff for Clips 1
• RPM40VM Vampire Mount 1
• RPM40SVM Sticky Vampire Mount 1
• RPM40WS Foam Windscreen 1
• RPM40SM Clear Sticky Mount 1
• RPM40TS Sticky Mount Adhesives15
• RPM40TS/50 Sticky Mount Adhesives50
• WA445 Neutrik Threaded Shell for WA430/WA435 1
• RPM40CASE Storage Case 1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternOmnidirectional
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity-45.0 dBV(5.62 mV)at 1 kHz[2]
• Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustic24.5 dB SPL­A
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio[3]69.5 dB
• Output Clipping Level3.0 dBV,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
• Maximum SPL142.0 dB SPL,1 kHz at 1% THD, typical
• Dynamic Range117.5 dB typical
• Microphone Current Draw120 to 240 µA, typical
• Bias Voltage (Recommended Operating Voltage)5 V DC
• Cable Diameter1.6 mm
• Cable Length
  MTQG, LEMO, MDOT 66 in. (1.67 m) NC, XLR connector 96 in. (2.43 m)
• Net Weight (with cable)0.42 oz (12g)
• Notes
  • [1] All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.
  • [2] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
  • [3] S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
  • [4] THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL

More about Shure's TwinPlex Subminiature Lavaliers

Twinplex™ microphones from Shure provide clean, high-quality audio in five versatile, ultra-compact models. Audio production is clean and pristine, with dynamic ranges from natural, flat high frequencies to robust low frequencies. Each microphone’s off-axis consistency gives you an accurate read that lets the speaker be heard loud and clear with minimal self-noise —even when not speaking directly into the mic.