Neumann KM 184 Stereo Cardioid Small-diaphragm Condenser Mic
Series 180 Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Windscreen – Matte Black
Description
The KM 184 is a state-of-the-art small diaphragm condenser microphone with a uniform, frequency-independent cardioid polar pattern. Its very natural, transparent sound with very low self-noise and high SPL capability have made the KM 184 a worldwide stage and studio standard for many applications ranging from classical piano to heavy metal drums.
Applications
- Close and distant miking of instruments
- Stereo and live-recordings
- Spot microphone for solo and ensemble recordings
- Overhead (drums/percussion)
- Announcer microphone
Neumann KM 184 Condenser Microphone Features:
- Small-diaphragm condenser mic
- Of the “fet 100” series with a transformerless microphone circuit
- Capsule with cardiod pick-up pattern
- Exceptionally low inherent self-noise (16dB A-weighted)
- Exceptionally high overload capacity (up to 138dB SPL before overload)
- Exceptionally clear sound reproduction free of coloration
- Very smooth frequency curves parallel to 0 degrees sound incidence
- 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range
- Equivalent loudness level due to inherent noise: 16dB (DIN/IEC 651 dB-A), 25dB (CCIR 468-3 weighted)
- S/N ratio re:1Pa @ 1kHz, (CCIR 468-3 weighted) 69dB (S/N = 94dB – equiv. noise) A-weighted: 78dB
- Max SPL for less than 0.5% THD: 138dB
- Total dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (Max SPL-self noise): 122dB
- Requires +44V to +52V phantom power









