Neumann KM 184 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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 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 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Rated Output Impedance50 ohms
• Rated load impedance 1 kohms
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 15 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR 1 22 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 2 13 dB-A
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% 3 138 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 472 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 5 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
• Notes
  • 1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
  • 2) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
  • 3) measured as equivalent el. input signal
  • 4) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
  • 5) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS