The Neumann KM 184 Cardioid Condencer Micophone has become the classic high-quality miniature microphone.
The Neumann KM 184 is predestined for economy-minded production and home recording studios, becoming a standard within the global studio community in just a very short time.
Although the KM 184 has the same capsule as the KM 84, the microphone differs slightly on the 0° frequency response: The KM 184 has a gentle rise at about 9 kHz, a characteristic that was introduced very successfully with the KM 140. The result is a tonal balance that is fresher and livelier when compared to the KM 84 with its flat frequency response in that band.
The pressure gradient transducers in the KM 184 feature very smooth frequency responses not only for the 0° axis, but also for lateral (off-axis) sound incidence. In typical usage, there is no coloration of sound over a wide pickup angle. Compared to the KM 84 the dynamic range of the KM 184 increased by 24 dB mainly through the reduction of self-noise level to only 22 dB (CCIR) and an increased sound pressure handlingcapability of up to 138 dB.
The Neumann KM 184 Cardioid Condencer Micophone Main Features Include:
- Successor of the worldwide successful KM 83/84
- Transformerless circuitry
- Trouble-free operation also with unbalanced equipment (e.g., DAT recorders)
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 12/15/10 mV/Pa
- Rated impedance: 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
- Matching connectors: XLR 3F
- Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
- Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.2 mA
- Weight: Approx. 80 g
- Diameter: 22 mm
- Length: 107 mm
- Applications:
For universal use, especially for recording situations when it is necessary to attenuate off-axis sound (mainly from the rear) from other nearby instruments.
As XY and ORTF stereo pair
Announcer’s mic for broadcasting
Spot mic, overhead
Close miking of strings, wind instruments, percussion, piano, Leslie speakers, guitar amps
Neumann KM 184 Cardioid Condenser Microphone (code 18471)
Predestined For Economy-Minded Production and Home Recording Studios. Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
£549.99 (inc vat)