Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head Binaural Stereo Microphone

OUR PART #: KU100-BLACK MFR #: 007130

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Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head Binaural Stereo Microphone
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Product Overview

Neumann's KU100 dummy head is a binaural stereo microphone. It resembles the human head and has two microphone capsules built directly into its ears for a beautiful 3D recording.When listening through high-quality headphones, it gives the illusion of being right back at the scene of the acoustic events.

When using the KU100 dummy head, the binaural stereo experience moves the listener back to the place of the original recording, in contrast to other space-related recording techniques, where the acoustic event is moved to the listener. At the bottom of the unit, there's a switch for the different power supply modes, as well as connectors for balanced and unbalanced output signals. Inside the head, there are additional switches for 10dB attenuation and the high-pass filter.

Includes

  • KU100 Dummy Head
  • IC5 Microphone Cable
  • AC20 Adapter Cable
  • Plug-in Mains Unit
  • Aluminum Case

Features

  • Dummy head for head-related stereophony
  • Pressure transducer with flat diffuse-field frequency response
  • Loudspeaker compatible
  • Transformerless circuitry
  • Two-stage switchable low frequency roll-off
  • Switchable 10dB preattenuation
  • Balanced and unbalanced outputs (XLR and BNC)
  • Electrical
    • The KU100 uses transformerless circuitry with the advantage of high output capability, fast transient response, and extremely low self noise. The usual output transformers are replaced by electronic circuits. As with traditional transformers, this technique ensures good common mode rejection, and prevents RF interference, that may influence the balanced audio signals.
    • The dummy head provides balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (BNC) outputs. It can be powered in three different modes:
    • From an external P48V phantom power supply
    • With batteries as part of the internal battery supply
    • From an external AC mains supply (included with the system)
    • Filter and Attenuation - a 10dB switch inside the head attenuates the sensitivity. A second switch selects the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter to be either linear, 40Hz, or 150Hz.
    • The KU 100 comes in a robust aluminum carrying case, together with an external power supply unit, a 5-pin XLR cable, and an adapter cable that splits the 5-pin XLR output into two 3-pin XLR connectors.

Specifications

  • Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure transducer
  • Directional Pattern: Ear
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kΩ: 20 mV/Pa
  • Rated Impedance: 50Ω balanced, 200Ω unbalanced
  • Rated Load Impedance: 1000Ω
  • Equivalent SPL CCIR468-3: 29dB
  • Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 16 dB-A
  • S/N Ratio CCIR 468-3: 65dB
  • S/N Ratio DIN/IEC 651: 78dB
  • Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 13 dB
  • Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattanuation: 145dB
  • Maximum Output Voltage: 1950mV
  • Dynamic Range of the Microphone Amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 119dB
  • Supply Voltage: 200 ... 240V / 48V ± 4V / 6 x 1,5)V
  • Current Consumption: 2 x 2mA, P48V
  • Matching Connector: 3-pin XLR-F / 5-pin XLR-F
  • Weight: 3500g
  • Height: 280mm
  • Width: 180mm
  • Depth: 220mm

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Chris R on 06/02/2022

great audio quality. A little steep on price but not as good as my turtle beach headset when it comes to overall quality.

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Andrew S on 08/25/2021

A bit pricey, but it gets the job done pretty well, not as good as my blue snowball though.

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