The Neumann TLM103 Black features a large-diaphragm capsule (cardioid) with a maximum sound pressure level of 138dB that allows the recording of percussion, drums, amps and other very loud sound sources. Instruments that are not especially loud also benefit from the very fast transient response of the Neumann TLM103. The capsule has a flat frequency response up to about 5 kHz, and above that, a wide flat 4 dB presence boost.