TM-250U
USB Broadcasting Microphone With Headphones Output
The TM-250U is the USB condenser microphone for personal broadcasting and online communication. Because it captures crisp, accurate sound at an ultra-affordable price, and also includes a headphones output for monitoring, it is the ideal solution for podcasting, conferencing, computer recording and internet broadcasting.
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.
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
* Dependent on hardware/processor. Operation with all devices is not guaranteed. - 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
- Headphones output (3-contact mini stereo jack) enables direct monitoring of the audio returned from the computer
- Headphones 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
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
- Windows 11 (version 24H2)
- Windows 11 (version 22H2)
- Windows 10 (version 22H2)
- Windows 10 (October 2020, version 20H2)
- Windows 10 (May 2020, version 2004)
- Windows 10 (November 2019, version 1909)
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 7
Mac
- macOS Sequoia (15)
- macOS Sonoma (14.0)
- macOS Monterey (12.0)
- macOS Big Sur (11.0)
- macOS Catalina (10.15)
- macOS Mojave (10.14)
- macOS High Sierra (10.13)
iOS
- iOS 18 / iPadOS 18
- iOS 17 / iPadOS 17
- iOS 16 / iPadOS 16
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 |
| Power supply and other specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | DC 5 V via USB connection |
| Current consumption | 193 mA |
| External dimensions (Ø × L) | 65 mm × 204 mm |
| Weight | 439 g (microphone only) |
| Permissible operating temperature range | 5–35 °C |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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