The Neumann KM184 stereo set is a set of 2x KM184 microphone. While many microphones today are designed to add their own sonic imprint, there are many applications that require faithful reproduction of the original acoustic event, without adding or removing anything. That's where the Neumann Series 180 comes in
The Neumann KM184 has a cardioid directional characteristic. The cardioid pattern is frequency-independent; suppression of backward noise (180°) is excellent, even at low frequencies. In practical use, there is no sound coloration across a wide recording angle, which is crucial in multiple-microphone setups and for accurate stereo/surround imaging. The frequency response of the KM 184 is very smooth and linear with a slight increase in treble around 9 kHz for added clarity. The innovative transformerless amplifier provides a wide dynamic range of 125 dB and is carefully designed to maintain the sonic integrity of the capsule
The KM 184 has a very low self-noise level of only 13 dB-A and can handle high sound pressure levels up to 138 dB free of distortion. Due to its low impedance output stage, the KM 184 can drive long cable lengths of up to 300 meters (1000 feet) without too much transmission loss
Application
The KM 184 is a universal microphone for studio and stage applications. Its transparent sound makes the KM 184 an excellent microphone for acoustic instruments, such as piano, percussion, drums, acoustic guitar, double bass, violin, cello, woodwinds and brass. The KM 184 can be used for both soloists and ensembles. Thanks to its superior off-axis behavior, the KM 184 is an excellent microphone for stereo and surround recordings with perfect imaging. Although the KM 184 is not specifically optimized for the human voice, it is often used for classical singing and when sonic authenticity is paramount. Due to its small size, the KM 184 is visually unobtrusive and well suited for TV and radio applications.
- KM 184 cardioid condenser microphone set (pair)
- pressure gradient transducer
- cardioid (directional pattern)
- frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- sensitivity at 1 kHz to 1 kOhm: 15 mV/Pa
- nominal impedance: 50 ohms
- measured impedance: 1 kOhm
- equivalent noise level: 22 dB
- signal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB
- max SPL before THD 0.5%: 138 dB
- maximum output power: 10 dBu
- power supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V
- power consumption: 3.2 mA
- XLR, 3-pin connector
- color: black
Weight: 80 gr.
Diameter: 22 mm
Length: 107 mm
Set consisting of: 2x Neumann KM 184 microphone + 2x SG21mt microphone clamp + 2x WNS100 plop cap.
