Neumann - KM 184
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Studio Micro cardioid instrument Neumann KM 184 NI
ARTICLE N° 32705
Specifications
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cardioid instrument microphone studio
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Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
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Pressure Transducer / pressure gradient
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Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 12/15/10 mV / Pa *
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Nominal impedance 50 ohms
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Recommended Load Impedance 1000 Ohms
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Noise level reduced to the entrance, according to CCIR 468-3 24/22/24 dB SPL *
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Reduced noise level to entry, DIN / IEC 651 13/13/15 dB (A) *
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Report Signal / Noise according to CCIR 468-3 70/72/70 dB *
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Signal / Noise Ratio, according to DIN / IEC 651 81/81/79 dB *
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Maximum SPL for THD = 0.5% 140/138/142 dB *
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Maximum output level 10 dBu
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48V phantom power ± 4 V
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Current consumption 3.2 mA
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Output connector XLR 3M
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Weight approx.
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80 g
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Diameter 22 mm
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Length 107 mm
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Black
Presentation
cardioid instrument microphone studio.
A standard in studios entier.un world right choice for all users looking for a high quality miniature microphone.
A standard in studios entier.un world right choice for all users looking for a high quality miniature microphone.
Information
Capsule type
Capacitor
Application
Ambiance, Piano, Acoustic guitar, Strings instruments, Video / broadcast
Directivity
Cardioid
Switchable pad
No
Switchable Bass-Cut filter
No
Acoustic pressure (dB)
138
Vintage look
No
Shockmount included
No
Popfilter
No
Microphone clip
Yes
Complete set
Yes
Power supply
Via +48 V phantom power supply
Connectors
XLR male 3 pins
Color
Nickel
Packaging
Single unit
To go further...
The Series 180 consists of three compact miniature microphones with patterns that satisfy the demands of all common studio applications.
Thanks to its optimized mechanical construction and conscious omission of modularity, which is unnecessary in many cases, the Series 180 is predestined for economy-minded production and home recording studios.
The KM 183 (omnidirectional) and KM 185 (hypercardioid) are based on the KM 184 cardioid microphone, whose great success has quickly made a standard in studios around the world.
All microphones Series 180 are available in matte black or nickel finish.
Applications
Their tapered shape and capture features described below are microphones in the range 180 versatile tools, suitable for a wide variety of tasks, including in the areas of radio and television.
Acoustic characteristics
The KM 183 and KM 184 are the successors of the legendary models KM 83 and KM 84, successfully used worldwide since the 70s.
The KM 185 to hypercardioid, completes the range.
The KM 183 is a pressure transducer whose response curve has a boost of approximately 7 dB at 10 kHz in open field; in the diffuse field, the frequency response is flat.
Pressure gradient transducers KM 184 and KM 185 exhibit a very linear response curve not only to an impact in the axis (0 °), but also to a side impact (off-axis).
In a typical use, tone color can be detected even on a very open pickup angle.
Although the KM 184 has the same capsule as the KM 84, the two microphones have a slight difference in frequency response level for an angle of incidence of 0 °.
The KM 184 has a slight boost above 9 kHz - a feature introduced with great success on the model 140 KM.
Compared to the KM 84, which is neutral in this frequency band, the result is a tonal balance more alive, more freshness.
This difference is obtained by a slight modification of the rear openings of the capsule, and not by acting on the internal resonance.
The KM 185, with its hypercardioid response curve provides an attenuation of about 10 dB of sound coming from the back or sides, the minimum sensitivity at an angle of incidence of 120 °.
Electrical Characteristics
The Series 180 microphones have the same transformerless output circuit that the KM 100 system, which gives them excellent technical characteristics:
Compared to the model KM 84, the dynamic range of the KM 184 is greater than 24 dB, thanks to a clean noise level reduced to only 22 dB (CCIR) and an acceptable level of maximum sound pressure higher (up 138 dB SPL).
The microphones operate without problem even if the input of the recorder is asymmetrical (which is the case on some portable DAT, for example).
Like all Neumann microphones, the output of KM 18x is symmetrical, and microphones feed by phantom voltage (48 volts).
Economy
Microphones Series 180 are a good choice for all users looking for a high quality miniature microphone, but do not necessarily need a complex system like the modular KM 100, which is still part of Neumann family products.
The mechanical construction is simplified: for example, the KM 18x, it is impossible to separate the capsule and the output stage.
Therefore, this family of microphones is an economical alternative while maintaining the electroacoustic features the users expect from Neumann microphones.
Thanks to its optimized mechanical construction and conscious omission of modularity, which is unnecessary in many cases, the Series 180 is predestined for economy-minded production and home recording studios.
The KM 183 (omnidirectional) and KM 185 (hypercardioid) are based on the KM 184 cardioid microphone, whose great success has quickly made a standard in studios around the world.
All microphones Series 180 are available in matte black or nickel finish.
Applications
Their tapered shape and capture features described below are microphones in the range 180 versatile tools, suitable for a wide variety of tasks, including in the areas of radio and television.
Acoustic characteristics
The KM 183 and KM 184 are the successors of the legendary models KM 83 and KM 84, successfully used worldwide since the 70s.
The KM 185 to hypercardioid, completes the range.
The KM 183 is a pressure transducer whose response curve has a boost of approximately 7 dB at 10 kHz in open field; in the diffuse field, the frequency response is flat.
Pressure gradient transducers KM 184 and KM 185 exhibit a very linear response curve not only to an impact in the axis (0 °), but also to a side impact (off-axis).
In a typical use, tone color can be detected even on a very open pickup angle.
Although the KM 184 has the same capsule as the KM 84, the two microphones have a slight difference in frequency response level for an angle of incidence of 0 °.
The KM 184 has a slight boost above 9 kHz - a feature introduced with great success on the model 140 KM.
Compared to the KM 84, which is neutral in this frequency band, the result is a tonal balance more alive, more freshness.
This difference is obtained by a slight modification of the rear openings of the capsule, and not by acting on the internal resonance.
The KM 185, with its hypercardioid response curve provides an attenuation of about 10 dB of sound coming from the back or sides, the minimum sensitivity at an angle of incidence of 120 °.
Electrical Characteristics
The Series 180 microphones have the same transformerless output circuit that the KM 100 system, which gives them excellent technical characteristics:
Compared to the model KM 84, the dynamic range of the KM 184 is greater than 24 dB, thanks to a clean noise level reduced to only 22 dB (CCIR) and an acceptable level of maximum sound pressure higher (up 138 dB SPL).
The microphones operate without problem even if the input of the recorder is asymmetrical (which is the case on some portable DAT, for example).
Like all Neumann microphones, the output of KM 18x is symmetrical, and microphones feed by phantom voltage (48 volts).
Economy
Microphones Series 180 are a good choice for all users looking for a high quality miniature microphone, but do not necessarily need a complex system like the modular KM 100, which is still part of Neumann family products.
The mechanical construction is simplified: for example, the KM 18x, it is impossible to separate the capsule and the output stage.
Therefore, this family of microphones is an economical alternative while maintaining the electroacoustic features the users expect from Neumann microphones.
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