NEUMANN KM184 Guitar Recording microphone

The KM184 as a guitar recording microphone

NEUMANN is a pioneering presence in the audio world, and for over 90 years, many celebrities have voiced and composed music with it. The existence of the “U87”, is said to have created the world standard for condenser microphones. There are many high-priced products, but it is also true that the quality and sound quality are overwhelmingly high.

All models of NEUMANN microphones are often said to have “NEUMANN sounds”. Then, what is the sound of NEUMANN? Parts that you want to stand out, such as vocals and guitars, often gather in the midrange, but it picks them up with outstanding stability.

KM184 is from the series 180 and is the successor to the famous KM 84, which has been used worldwide since the 1970s. The Series 180 has variations in polar pattern such as KM183 omnidirectional, KM184 unidirectional, and KM185 super unidirectional. The sophisticated design of the pencil-shaped compact nickel body with the red NEUMANN logo gives it an elegant look.

Equipped with a small diaphragm, it is better at picking up high-frequency sounds than a large diaphragm. It is also characterized by wonderful clarity. It is also strong against high volume and captures the attack with a good response. In addition, the resolution of the midrange is high, and it can record a large amount of information, so it is useful for recording all kinds of musical performances.
It is particularly compatible with acoustic guitar recording. Although there is a peak in the high range, it has a solid sound with a core, and it does not impair the lows, so it is perfect. It’s natural without dramatization, and it expresses rich nuances that other mics can’t capture. In addition, the sound output that makes you feel that the sound is already complete without applying EQ is truly NEUMANN’s admiration. As the successor to the famous KM84, this machine is a high-grade model that meets the specifications required by professionals. We promise that recording and mixing work will be more comfortable and enjoyable.

Features

Compact pencil-type condenser microphone

Resistant to sound pressure with a small diaphragm

Good at capturing the attack

Can handle a wide range of sources, but acoustic guitar pickup is especially recommended

Specification

Type: Condenser Microphone

Directivity: Unidirectional

Frequency Range: 20 Hz-20 kHz

Sensitivity: at 1 kHz into 1 kΩ 12/15/10 mV/Pa

Output Impedance: 50Ω

Self-noise: CCIR1) 24/22/24 dB, A- weighted1) 13/13/15 dB-A

Max SPL: 0.5%2) 140/138/142 dB

Dimensions: 22mm x 107mm

Weight: 80g

Power supply: 48 V ± 4 V

Terminal: XLR 3F

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