NEUMANN KM 185
Microphone

Description
Neumann KM 185 is a small-diaphragm hypercardioid condenser microphone that rejects off-axis sound from nearby instruments. It covers 20 Hz to 20 kHz and handles 142 dB SPL. It suits overheads, toms and stereo pairs. Buy it at VMT with a GST invoice and delivery across India.
Key features
- Hypercardioid pickup pattern
- Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL 142 dB
- Transformerless circuitry
- Good as an XY stereo pair
Specifications
| Max SPL | 142 dB |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 ohm |
| Connectors | XLR |
| Weight | 0.08 kg |
Manufacturer description
Neumann KM 185 Features:
- Designed especially to attenuate off-axis sound (lateral and rear) from other nearby instruments
- Great as an XY stereo pair
- Overhead, toms
- Produces especially warm and bass supporting sound for artists who perform in proximity effect range
- Transformerless circuitry
- Trouble-free operation also with unbalanced equipment (e.g., DAT recorders)
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure/Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional pattern: hypercardioid
- Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2): 142dB
- Requires +48V phantom power
Tech Specs
Microphone Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 142dB
Output Impedance: 50 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: 79dB (A weighted)
Self Noise: 15dB
Connector: XLR
Weight: 0.18 lbs.





