Neumann KMS 104 Condenser Vocal Microphone, Nickel Overview
Studio quality for stage vocals
The KMS 104 is a studio grade vocal microphone for stage use. Its precision manufactured condenser capsule offers true Neumann sound quality, combined with all the virtues of a rugged stage microphone: excellent pop protection, low handling noise, enormous SPL capability, and high feedback resistance, thanks to its tight cardioid pattern.
As a stage microphone, the KMS 104 is optimised 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 headgrille is made of hardened steel and features a highly effective internal pop screen which also keeps moisture away from the capsule. Thanks to careful Neumann engineering, these acoustic filters do not cause any sibilance problems. The head amplifier is protected by a thick-walled housing. Its transformerless output minimises electromagnetic interference, such as hum. Because of its low output impedance of only 50 ohms, the KMS 104 can drive very long cable runs up to 300 m (1000 ft) without transmission losses.
Features
- Tight cardioid pattern without off-axis colouration
- Unaffected by extreme sound pressure levels
- Rugged construction
- Feedback resistant, high rejection of rearward sound (180°)
- Built-in pop screen
- Very low handling noise
- Highly regarded live vocal condenser microphone
- Neumann sound on stage
- Excellent transparency for vocals/speech
- Cardioid polar pattern with excellent feedback rejection
- Without off-axis colouration
- Transformerless output
- Effective pop shielding without any side effects
- Set includes: KMS 104 Microphone, SG 105 Stand clamp, Padded nylon bag
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
- Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 4.5 mV/Pa
- Rated impedance: 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
- Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 28 dB
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 18 dB-A
- Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL): 66 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL): 76 dB
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 150 dB
- Maximum output voltage: 12 dBu
- Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier (A-weighted): 132 dB
- Supply voltage (P48, IEC 1938): 48 V ± 4 V
- Current consumption (P48, IEC 1938): 3.5 mA
- Matching connector: XLR3F
- Weight approx. : 300 g
- Diameter: 48 mm
- Length: 180 mm
