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 MT Octo Set 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
- KM 184 MT microphones8
- Windscreens8
- Stand mount swivels8
- Microphone pouches8
- Transducer TypeCondenser
- Polar PatternCardioid
- Frequency Range20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Rated Output Impedance50 ohms
- Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1 kΩ15 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level, CCIR22 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level, A-Weighted13 dB-A
- Max. 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
- Max. Output Voltage10 dBu
- Supply Voltage (P48, IEC 61938)48 V ± 4 V
- Current Consumption (P48, IEC 61938)3.2 mA
- Matching ConnectorXLR 3 F
- Weight2.82 oz
- Dimensions0.87" diameter x 4.21" length
