Neumann KM 185 (Nickel) Super-Cardioid Microphone - Nickel

The Neumann KM 185 Nickel is ideal for close miking of instruments, spot miking and overhead miking. The KM 185 is also perfect for use in an XY stereo pair.

The KM 185 Nickel works incredibly well for the close miking of strings, wind instruments, percussion, piano, Leslie speakers and guitar amps. It is the perfect choice for all users who look for a high-quality miniature microphone.

Highlights

• Compact microphone suitable for a range of applications
• Successor of the worldwide successful KM 83/84
• Transformerless circuitry
• Includes:
  • KM 185 Microphone
  • WNS 100 Windscreen
  • SG 21 bk Stand Mount Swivel

Technical Specifications

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional pattern: Super (Hyper)-cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 10 mV/Pa
• Rated impedance: 50 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR1): 24 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1): 15 dB-A
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 70 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 79 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5 2): 142 dB
• Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.2 mA
• Matching connectors: XLR 3F
• Weight: approx. 80 g
• Diameter: 22 mm
• Length: 107 mm