Neumann KM 184 Instrument Microphone

Neumann

Instrument Microphone KM 184

Cardioid, Condenser

Description

Precision Cardioid Condenser for Instruments

The Neumann KM 184 is a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone designed for precise, natural acoustic instrument capture. It uses a pressure gradient transducer to deliver detailed and transparent sound, ideal for guitars, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and more.

Its compact, robust design features a true cardioid polar pattern with excellent off-axis rejection, minimizing ambient noise and feedback. Perfect for studio recording, live sound, and broadcast applications, the KM 184 offers wide frequency response and very low self-noise for pristine audio quality.

🔑 Key Features

🔹 Pressure gradient cardioid condenser ensures natural, detailed sound reproduction
🔹 Ideal for acoustic instruments such as guitar, brass, woodwinds, and percussion
🔹 Excellent off-axis rejection reduces background noise and feedback
🔹 Compact, lightweight, and robust construction for professional use
🔹 Wide frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz captures full instrument tonal spectrum
🔹 Very low self-noise: 13 dB-A (A-weighted)
🔹 High max SPL: 138 dB with minimal distortion
🔹 Powered by standard phantom power (48 V) with low current consumption (3.2 mA)

🎯 Ideal for: Acoustic guitar, brass, woodwind, percussion, live performances, studio recording, corporate events, and concerts.

Specifications

  • 🔹 Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
    🔹 Directional pattern: Cardioid
    🔹 Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
    🔹 Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kΩ: 15 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
    🔹 Rated impedance: 50 ohms
    🔹 Rated load impedance: 1 kΩ
    🔹 Equivalent noise level: 22 dB (CCIR), 13 dB-A (A-weighted)
    🔹 Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 138 dB
    🔹 Signal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB (CCIR), 81 dB (A-weighted)
    🔹 Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
    🔹 Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938)
    🔹 Current consumption: 3.2 mA
    🔹 Matching connector: 3-pin XLR
    🔹 Weight: approx. 80 g
    🔹 Diameter: 22 mm
    🔹 Length: 107 mm

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