Neumann KM 184 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone (Nickel)
The Neumann KM 184 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone is based on the loved KM84, and has become the new classic high-quality miniature microphone. The tonal characteristics of the KM 184 makes it perfect for studio recording applications, especially well suited for acoustic guitars.
The KM 184 is a state-of-the-art small diaphragm condenser microphone with a uniform, frequency-independent cardioid polar pattern. Its very natural, transparent sound with very low self-noise and high SPL capability have made the KM 184 a worldwide stage and studio standard for many applications ranging from classical piano to heavy metal drums.
Neumann KM 184 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone (Nickel) Features
- Uniform cardioid pattern without off-axis coloration
- Linear frequency response with a slight treble lift
- Very low self-noise (13 dB-A)
- Low impedance output for long cable runs without transmission losses
- Transformerless circuitry
- Compact size, visually unobtrusive
Neumann KM 184 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone (Nickel) Specifications
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
- Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 15 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
- Rated Impedance: 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
- Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 22 dB
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 13 dB-A
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 72 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 81 dB
- Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
- Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
- Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.2 mA
- Matching connector: XLR 3 F
- Weight: approx. 80 g
- Diameter: 22 mm
- Length: 107 mm
Neumann KM 184 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone (Nickel) Includes
- KM 184 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone (Nickel)
- Mic Clip
- Foam Wind Screen
- 2 Year Warranty