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Neumann KMS 105

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Studio-grade stage microphone for vocalists. Supercardioid pickup pattern.

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Neumann KMS 105

  • Supercardioid pattern with excellent feedback rejection
  • Studio quality condenser capsule
  • Transparent sound with a gentle treble lift
  • Highly effective, foam-free pop filter

NEUMANN SOUND ON STAGE

The KMS 105 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 supercardioid pattern.

STUDIO QUALITY FOR STAGE VOCALS

The KMS 105 brings studio sound quality to the stage. Unlike usual stage microphones, which use dynamic capsules, the KMS 105 is equipped with a true condenser microphone capsule offering the superior clarity that made Neumann studio microphones famous all over the world. At the same time, the KMS 105 possesses the ruggedness required of a stage mic, thus refuting the myth that condenser microphones must be “fragile”. The KMS 105 can stand enormous sound pressure levels of 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 airy top-end. Compared to dynamic microphones, the Neumann KMS 105 has a vastly superior transient response resulting in a more immediate, more emotional vocal sound. In practical terms: effortless intelligibility, without the usual EQ boosts – which further improves feedback resistance.

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 grille is made of hardened steel and features a carefully designed multi-level pop filter made of wire gauze. Despite its effectiveness, this acoustic filter does not cause any sibilance problems or compromise the capsule’s directivity. The head amplifier is protected by a thick-walled housing. Its transformerless output minimizes electromagnetic interference, such as hum. Because of its low output impedance of only 50 ohms, the KMS 105 can drive very long cable runs of up to 300 m (1000 ft) without transmission losses.

APPLICATIONS

The KMS 105 is primarily designed as a handheld vocal microphone but can be used for other stage applications as well, due to its high SPL capability and wide dynamic range. Examples include percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harmonica, acoustic guitar, and guitar cabinets. Thanks to its superior sound quality, the KMS 105 is also an excellent microphone for home recording and broadcast applications. Because it is optimized for close mic placement, the KMS 105 will pick up a dry sound with very little ambiance, which is a big advantage in untreated rooms.

  • Tight supercardioid pattern without off-axis coloration
  • Unaffected by extreme sound pressure levels
  • Rugged construction
  • Feedback resistant
  • Built-in pop screen
  • Very low handling noise

Data

Acoustical operating principlePressure gradient transducer
Directional PatternSupercardioid
Frequency Range20 Hz … 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm4.5 mV/Pa ± 1 dB equ. -47 dBV
Rated Impedance50 ohms
Rated load impedance1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR 128 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 218 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% 3150 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 466 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 576 dB
Maximum output voltage12 dBu
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938)48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938)3.5 mA
Matching connectorXLR 3 F
Weightapprox. 300 g
Diameter48 mm
Length180 mm

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