KMS 104

Cardioid Condenser Vocalist Microphone

Overview

The black fet100 Series KMS 104 Cardioid Condenser Vocalist Microphone from Neumann has been designed for close range use by instrumental and vocal soloists, and can also be handheld by singers. It offers high acoustic resolution and smooth frequency response (20 Hz to 20 kHz). This mic is also suitable for use with in-ear monitoring systems thanks to the low self-noise and crosstalk behavior. It has a condenser microphone capsule with a cardioid directional characteristic, which suppresses sound originating from behind the microphone. It has a balanced, transformerless output and offers effective protection against pop-sounds. This cardioid microphone offers true sound transduction that is free of coloration. The mic comes with the SG105 Stand Clamp that is designed for vocal microphones. It can be swiveled and has a 5/8"-27 threads in addition to a thread adapter to connect to 1/2" and 3/8" stands (sold separately). A padded nylon bag is also included.

Features

General

Cardioid polar pattern with high level of feedback rejection

Without off-axis coloration

Built-in protection from pop-sounds

Suitable for use for vocal and speech applications on stage, as an announcer's mic for broadcasting/dubbing, in-ear monitoring, etc.

Acoustic

Carefully adjusted acoustic filter ensures high level of feedback protection

Transformerless, high-loadability impedance converter for handling sound pressure levels up to 150dB

Distinctive directional characteristic of the capsule is retained all the way down to the bass frequencies

Sibilants and "S" sounds are transmitted with their natural accentuation

Electrical

Electronic compensation used for the proximity effect

Built-in high-pass filter with a cutoff frequency of 120 Hz (-3 dB, measured in a free sound field)

Low self-noise level of 18 dBA permits the microphone to be used at high gain levels without the risk of additional noise

High signal-to-noise ratio allows the mic to be used even from large distances

Transformerless output circuit allows microphone signals can be transmitted even through long cables (up to 984' / 300m) without loss of sound

Mechanical

Thick-walled metal housing for effective protection against handling noise

Microphone headgrille is made of hardened steel

Specifications

Operating PrincipleAcoustical: Pressure gradient transducer

Directional PatternCardioid

Frequency Range20 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity4.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kΩ rated load impedance

94 dB SPL ≈ 1 Pa = 10 μbar

ImpedanceRated: 50 Ω

Rated Load: 1 kΩ

Equivalent Noise LevelCCIR: 28 dB

A-Weighted: 18 dB-A

Signal-to-Noise RatioCCIR (Relative 94 dBSPL): 66 dB

A-Weighted (Relative 94 dBSPL: 76 dB

Maximum SPLTHD 0.5%: 150 dB

Maximum Output Voltage12 dBu

Dynamic RangeMic Amplifier (A-Weighted): 132 dB

Supply VoltageP48, IEC 1938: 48 ± 4 V (phantom powered)

Current Consumption P48, IEC 1938: 3.5 mA

ConnectorMatching: XLR3F

Packaging Info

Diameter1.8" (48.0 mm)

Length7.0" (180.0 mm)

Weight Approximately 10.5 oz (300.0 g)

What’s In The Box

- Neumann fet100 Series KMS 104 Cardioid Condenser Vocalist Microphone (Black)

- Neumann SG105 Stand Clamp for KMS Vocalist Microphones

- Padded Nylon Bag