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Neumann KMS 105 - Live Vocal Condenser Microphone (Nickel)

BH #NEKMS105NI • MFR #008454
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Neumann KMS 105 - Live Vocal Condenser Microphone (Nickel)
Key Features
  • K 105 Supercardioid Capsule
  • Low Self-Noise
  • Transformerless
  • Good Pop Shielding Without Side Effects
The nickel KMS 105 microphone from Neumann has been specifically developed to optimally and clearly transmit the human voice within the demanding conditions present on a live stage. The high acoustic resolution and smooth frequency response of the microphone ensure that the musician has control of their performance at all times.
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Neumann KMS105NI Overview

The nickel KMS 105 microphone from Neumann has been specifically developed to optimally and clearly transmit the human voice within the demanding conditions present on a live stage. The high acoustic resolution and smooth frequency response of the microphone ensure that the musician has control of their performance at all times.

The microphone is also ideal for use with in-ear monitoring systems due to its low self-noise and coloration-free crosstalk behavior, while the supercardioid characteristic of the capsule is particularly good at suppressing sounds originating from the entire 180° hemisphere behind the microphone.

Acoustic Features
  • The studio condenser capsule provides the basis for transmitting all the nuances of the human voice
  • Delivers high acoustic transparency, wide frequency range, and a fine resolution of transients when compared to other mostly dynamic handheld microphones
  • Carefully adjusted acoustic filters and transformerless impedance converters can handle very high sound pressure levels that prevent the microphone from being overloaded even by strong plosive sounds
  • In spite of good pop protection, sibilants and "S" sounds are transmitted with their natural accentuation without added harshness
  • The acoustic filters are designed so that the distinctive directional characteristics of the capsule are preserved even in the bass range
  • The filters ensure a very high level of feedback protection when used with a stage sound system
Electrical Features
  • Since vocal microphones are typically addressed at close range, electronic compensation is used to adjust for the proximity effect in the capsule
  • Built-in high-pass filter with a 120 Hz cutoff frequency
  • 132 dB dynamic range
  • 150 dB maximum sound pressure level
  • Low self-noise level permits the microphones to be used at high gain levels without the risk of additional noise
  • Even at large distances the microphones operate with a high signal-to-noise ratio, allowing the freedom of movement and creativity that can be important to an artist
  • Transformerless output circuit allows the microphone signals to be transmitted through long cables without loss of sound
Mechanical Features
  • Robust construction for dealing with the demands of live performance
  • Thick-walled metal housing provides effective protection against handling noise
  • Microphone head grille is made of hardened steel
  • If required, the grille can easily be unscrewed to permit cleaning of the interior acoustic filters
UPC: 615104084544

Neumann KMS105NI Specs

Key Specs
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
End Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Pad
No
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB
Sensitivity
-47 dBV
Equivalent Noise Level
28 dB (CCIR)
18 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V
Physical
Color
Nickel
Dimensions
ø: 1.9 x L: 7.1" / ø: 48 x L: 180 mm
Weight
10.6 oz / 300 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8 x 3.3 x 3.1"

Neumann KMS105NI Reviews

Grounding problem hum

By chuong
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-20

Mediocre mic, the first and last Neumann mic I will buy. To start with there is a grounding hum problem with this, none of my other mics have this problem. I sent it back to Sennheiser, which costs me shipping and insurance in the $30 range, it came back 3 weeks later still having the same problem, which is a persistent hum when the lower body of mic is touched, not loud, but I can hear it in the recording, and again none of my other mics have this problem, I am using Mogami cable. Now onto the sound, it is nothing special, not an open sounding mic like my Audio Technica AE5400, a better mic for much cheaper I might add, the KMS 105 has no switch selection for bass cut or attenuation, so for $750 it is overpriced and under engineered.

good

By sangeet
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2014-10-09

it was good but always hard to tell in a couple of shows.

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