Neumann KMS 104

Neumann is known worldwide for their fantastic studio microphones, but with the KMS-104 they make their quality available in an affordable handheld microphone. The KMS 104 has the same features that made the KMS 105 so successful for Neumann, but has a cardioid polar pattern (kidney characteristic).

The KMS104's design includes a shock-absorbing cardioid capsule and a foam-lined grille that counteracts pop noise.... Not only is it an attractive-looking microphone, but it is also very lightweight, making it a pleasure to use during a live performance.

Compared to other handheld vocal microphones, the KMS 104 offers superior voice resolution, with an extended frequency response and accurate transient detail. Sibilance problems (e.g., overpowering "s" sounds) common with other handheld condenser microphones are much less audible.

The voice is reproduced very "open" and detailed. The frequency response and built-in highpass filters are optimized for very close miking. They compensate for the proximity effect (proximity), resulting in a flat sound reproduction.

The KMS 104 features a capsule with cardioid characteristics, which provides the best back attenuation. A KMS 105 uses a capsule with supercardioid (supernier) characteristics.

Neumann KMS 104 features and specifications:

• nickel finish
  
• condenser microphone for crystal clear highs and lows
• requires +48V phantom power
  Neumann sound on stage
  
• excellent transparency for vocals/talk
• very low off-axis coloration
  
• transformerless output
  
• cardioid polar pattern with excellent feedback rejection
  
• effective pop shielding without side effects
  
• very high attenuation of handling noise
  
• highly loadable transformerless circuit
  
• exceptionally natural sound transmission without coloration
• impedance: 50 ohms
  
• dimensions: 48 mm x 180 mm
  
• weight: 300 gr.
• Neumann article no.: 008548

Comes with microphone clamp.