TM-250U USB Broadcast Condenser Mic with Headphones Output

Features at a glance

• USB condenser microphone with headphones output for direct monitoring
• Ideal for video conferencing, podcasting or recording of acoustic instruments, vocals or speech with a computer
• Simple connection with a Windows, macOS, iOS, Android* or Chrome OS* device using the included USB cable
• No driver is necessary (USB Audio Class 1.0)
• Audio processing at 16 bit and up to 48 kHz sampling rate
• High SPL (sound pressure level) capability and smooth frequency curve
• Supercardioid directional pattern is ideal to capture single sound sources and is less sensitive to ambient noise
• Headphone output (3-contact mini stereo jack) enables direct monitoring of the audio returned from the computer
• Headphone volume control
• Microphone volume (gain) control
• Mute button
• Sturdy metal body
• Included accessories: USB cable (Type C – Type A, 2 m), mic holder (screw diameter 5/8 inch), tabletop mic stand

^{* Dependent on hardware/processor. Operation with all devices is not guaranteed.}

More Information

Lightweight and Small – for Perfect Audio Quality with Direct-to-Computer Connectivity

The TM-250U was designed to deliver flawless, detailed audio straight to your computer via USB. Simply select it for audio input and output in your operating system, connect your headphones, and off you go. Record voice-over or music directly to your audio software, use it for online conferences and meetings, create podcasts, stream live with pristine vocal quality, or any other situation where crisp clear audio is needed.

Adaptability to all Common Operating Systems

The TASCAM TM-250U works via industry-standard USB-C connectors on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android* and Chrome OS* platforms, with driverless functionality returning stream-optimized audio at 16-bit/48kHz.

^{* Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard devices, however this does not guarantee operation with all devices with Android and Chrome OS.}

Built-in Controls for Gain, Mute and Headphones Volume

The TM-250U computer broadcast microphone provides all the control for the microphone and monitoring on the unit itself. Microphone gain control and headphones output with volume control are easily accessible. A Mic-Mute button gives additional flexibility for in-the-moment control of audio.

Everything Included to Broadcast or Record Right Away

Included are essential microphone accessories: a mic holder, USB C-A cable (2 m), and desktop tripod – allowing you to set up on your desktop immediately.

Product Specifications

General

• Transducer:  High-quality condenser capsule
• Directional pattern:  Supercardioid
• USB connector:  USB Type C receptacle
• Frequency response:  20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity:  −32 dB (0 dB ＝ 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
• Maximum permissible SPL:  130 dB (at 1 kHz = 1% THD)
• Quantization bit depth:  16-bit
• Sampling frequencies:   44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• ADC performance:   
• Distortion (THD+N) :  0.01%
• S/N ratio:  89 dB
• Dynamic range:  89 dB
• DAC performance:  
• Distortion (THD+N) :  0.005%
• S/N ratio:  96 dB
• Dynamic range:  93 dB

Computer system requirements

• Windows: 
• Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
• CPU/processor speed:  2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
• Memory:  2 GB or more
• Mac
• Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
• CPU/processor speed:  2 GHz or faster dual core processor
• Memory:  2 GB or more

^{Note: Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that meet the above requirements. This does not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the above requirements. Even computers that meet the same system requirements might have processing capabilities that differ according to their settings and other operating conditions.}

Power supply and other specifications

• Power supply:  DC 5 V via USB connection
• External dimensions (Ø × L) :  65 mm × 204 mm
• Weight:  439 g (microphone only)
• Permissible operating temperature range:  5–­35 °C

What's in the Box?

• TM-250U microphone
• Mic clip
• Tabletop mic stand
• USB cable
• Owner's manual inc warranty info

Compatible Accessories (sold separately)

• TM-AG1: Microphone pop filter
• TM-AM1: Boom Microphone Stand with Counterweight
• TM-AM2: Scissor Arm Microphone Stand