Neumann - KMS 104 Plus BK
Studio quality microphone for use on stage with a Neumann condenser capsule and all the virtues of a robust stage microphone: excellent pop protection, enormous SPL capability and high resistance to feedback, thanks to its narrow cardioid pick-up pattern. Compared with the KMS 104, the KMS 104 plus offers extended bass response. Black finish.
Presentation
Examples include percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harmonica, acoustic guitar and guitar amps.
The KMS 104 plus is also a superb microphone for home recording and broadcasting applications. Being optimised for close placement, it will pick up a dry sound with very little ambience, which is a big advantage in untreated rooms.
Other features
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Neumann KMS 104 plus BK
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Voice microphone
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Pressure gradient transducer
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Directionality: Cardioid
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Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
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Sensitivity at 1 kHz, load 1 kOhm: 4.5 mV/Pa
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Nominal output impedance: 50 Ohms
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Recommended load impedance: 1 kOhms
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Noise level: 28 dB
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A-weighted noise level: 18 dB(A)
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Signal-to-noise ratio: 66 dB
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A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB
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Maximum SPL: 150 dB
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Maximum output voltage: 12 dBu
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Phantom power supply voltage 48 V ± 4 V
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Current consumption: 3.5 mA
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Connections: XLR
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Finish: Black
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Supplied with: carrying pouch and microphone clip
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Dimensions: 48 x 48 x 180 mm
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Weight : 300g
To find out more...
At the same time, the KMS 104 plus has the robustness required of a stage microphone, disproving the myth that condenser microphones must be 'fragile'. The KMS 104 plus can handle enormous sound pressure levels of up to 150 dB without clipping, and its narrow cardioid pick-up pattern guarantees high gain before feedback.
The KMS 104 plus has a much smoother frequency response than dynamic microphones and an airy top end. Compared to dynamic microphones, the Neumann KMS 104 plus has a much better transient response, which translates into a more immediate and emotional vocal sound.
In other words: effortless intelligibility, without the usual equalisation boosts, which further improves resistance to feedback.
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A legendary brand for decades, present in all the major recording studios, Neumann is a guarantee of high quality and professionalism. The Beatles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Bryan Adams and Beyoncé... all use this exceptional brand with the famous U87, and the TLM49 at the top of the list. In home studio, the TLM103 and TLM102 condenser microphones are the most popular. For studio sound on stage opt for the KMS105. In recent years, Neumann has also offered the high-end KH80, KH120 and KH310 monitors.
