Neumann Kms105 Mt Condenser Microphone

Description

NEUMANN KMS105 MT CONDENSER MICROPHONE

The precision-manufactured condenser capsule delivers true Neumann sound quality, combined with all the virtues of a robust stage microphone: excellent pop protection, low handling noise, enormous SPL capability, and high feedback resistance, thanks to its tight supercardioid pattern.

The KMS 105 brings studio sound quality to the stage. Unlike typical stage microphones, which use dynamic capsules, the KMS 105 is equipped with a true condenser microphone capsule that offers the superior clarity for which Neumann studio microphones are famous worldwide. At the same time, the KMS 105 possesses the robustness required by a stage microphone, thus refuting the myth that condenser microphones must be "fragile." The KMS 105 can withstand enormous sound pressure levels up to 150 dB without clipping, and its tight, frequency-independent supercardioid pattern ensures high gain before feedback. The KMS 105 has a much smoother frequency response than dynamic microphones and an air-top-end. Compared to dynamic microphones, the Neumann KMS 105 has a significantly superior transient response, which produces a more immediate and emotional vocal sound.

As a stage microphone, the KMS 105 is optimized for close miking; a fixed low-cut filter compensates for the proximity effect and ensures clear bass, even if the singer's lips touch the microphone. The head is made of hardened steel and features a carefully designed multi-level pop filter made of metal gauze. Despite its effectiveness, this acoustic filter does not cause sibilance issues or compromise the capsule's directivity. The main amplifier is protected by a thick-walled housing. Its transformerless output minimizes electromagnetic interference, such as hum. Due to its low output impedance of only 50 ohms, the KMS 105 can drive very long cable runs up to 300 m (1000 ft) without transmission loss. 

The KMS 105 is primarily designed as a handheld vocal microphone but can also be used for other stage applications, thanks to its high SPL capability and wide dynamic range. Examples include percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harmonica, acoustic guitar, and guitar cabinets. Due to its excellent sound quality, the KMS 105 is also an excellent microphone for home recording and broadcasting applications. As it is optimized for close microphone placement, the KMS 105 picks up a dry sound with very little room ambience, which is a great advantage in untreated rooms.

Tight supercardioid pattern without off-axis coloration 

Insensitive to extreme sound pressure levels

Robust construction

Feedback resistant

Integrated pop screen

Very low handling noise