TASCAM TM-90BM

Product overview

The TASCAM TM-90BM is a boundary condenser microphone for talk shows, podcasts and meetings: place it on the table and it captures multiple voices with clear, high-quality audio, without the clutter of a microphone for every guest.

Its back electret condenser element has a half super-cardioid pattern: hemispherical in the horizontal plane and unidirectional in the vertical plane, so it is positioned with the TASCAM logo facing the talkers. The flat, compact design keeps the table clear, a unique BASS TILT switch on the bottom tailors the low end, and a 140 dB SPL rating even makes it a room microphone for drums and percussion. A dedicated 2.9 m patch cable with XLR male output and a hard carrying case are included.

Key features

• Boundary condenser microphone with a back electret element
• Half super-cardioid (unidirectional): one microphone on the table captures a group
• BASS TILT switch: low cut, flat or boost
• 140 dB SPL maximum sound pressure level
• 9 to 52 V phantom power, 3 mA current
• Low-profile 170 x 24 x 81.5 mm body, 260 g
• Dedicated patch cable (XLR male, 2.9 m) and hard carrying case included

Talk shows with guests

Place the TM-90BM on the centre table, supply phantom power and you are ready to go. Even when several guests join the conversation, one TM-90BM records every voice clearly. Add a TASCAM TM-95GN gooseneck microphone for the host and you have everything for a top-quality talk show.

Meetings and conference rooms

Clear audio makes meeting minutes accurate. The TM-90BM cuts back the number of microphones needed while still ensuring clear recordings, and its flat design keeps attention on the meeting. The TASCAM System Design Guide uses it in conference room systems with the MX-8A matrix mixer.

BASS TILT for speech or music

LOW CUT reduces low-frequency noise from air conditioning and projectors, FLAT inputs the sound without alteration, and BOOST emphasises the low end to add warmth and fullness to musical instruments.

In the box

• TASCAM TM-90BM boundary microphone
• Hard carrying case
• Dedicated mic cable (2,940 mm, XLR male output)
• Owner's Manual (including warranty)

TASCAM TM-90BM: frequently asked questions

How many people can one TM-90BM pick up?

It is designed to capture multiple voices from one position on the table, so a group of guests or meeting participants can be recorded with a single microphone.

Does it need phantom power?

Yes. It works with 9 V to 52 V phantom power from the connected mixer, audio interface or other device.

What does the BASS TILT switch do?

It sets the low-frequency response: LOW CUT reduces rumble such as air conditioning, FLAT leaves the sound unaltered and BOOST emphasises the low end for instruments.

How do I position it?

Place it on a conference table or other flat surface with the TASCAM logo facing the sound source, away from loudspeakers.

Where can I buy the TASCAM TM-90BM in India?

The TASCAM TM-90BM is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Podcast talk show with guests

Record every guest's voice with one microphone on the table.

Connections

Setup

1. Set BASS TILT to LOW CUT for speech in a room with air conditioning.
2. Place the TM-90BM flat on the table facing the guests.
3. Connect the cable with phantom power off, then switch phantom power on.
4. Set the levels and record.

Tip: Keep papers and cups away from the front of the microphone.

Workflow 2: Recording a meeting for the minutes

Clear recordings of the whole table without a microphone for each person.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone in the middle of the table.
2. Set BASS TILT to LOW CUT to reduce projector or air-conditioning noise.
3. Connect it and switch on phantom power.
4. Set the level while people talk and start recording.

Workflow 3: Conference room AV system

Room audio for meetings, as in the TASCAM System Design Guide.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the TM-90BM on the table and the TM-95GN at the chair position.
2. Connect both microphones to phantom-powered inputs.
3. Set levels and routing on the mixer.
4. Record the meeting on the recorder.

Workflow 4: Live streaming an event

Stream a talk or concert with boundary and gooseneck microphones.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphones and connect them to the MODEL 12.
2. Switch on phantom power and set the gains.
3. Send the mix to the computer over USB.
4. Go live and record a backup on the mixer.

Workflow 5: Back-talk microphone in a broadcast studio

Studio talkback to the master room, as in TASCAM's inter-room talkback design.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the TM-90BM on the presenter's desk.
2. Connect it to a phantom-powered mic input.
3. Set the level for talkback.
4. Check communication with the master room.

Workflow 6: Room microphone for drums and percussion

Capture the room sound of loud instruments (up to 140 dB SPL).

Connections

Setup

1. Set BASS TILT to BOOST for extra warmth, or FLAT.
2. Place the microphone on a flat surface facing the drums.
3. Connect it and switch on phantom power.
4. Set the gain while the drummer plays at full level.