Neumann KMS 104 PLUS Cardioid Condenser Stage Microphone for Vocals, Plus Extended Bass Response

Neumann's KMS 104 Plus microphone has been created to best transmit the human voice with respect to the demanding conditions present on the live stage. The high acoustic resolution and smooth frequency response of the microphone ensures that the musician has optimal control of the stage performance at all times. Especially due to its low self-noise and crosstalk behavior, which is free of coloration, the KMS 104 family are ideal for use with in-ear monitoring systems. It has a condenser microphone capsule with a cardioid directional characteristic which provides the best possible suppression of sounds originating from behind the microphone. Compared to the KMS 104, the KMS 104 Plus has a more extended bass frequency response. In close cooperation with professional musicians, with the aid of extensive practical tests, the KMS 104 Plus has been especially optimized for the requirements of female voices in the rock and pop field.

The studio condenser capsules used in the microphone versions provide the basis for transmitting all the nuances of the human voice. In comparison with other handheld microphones, which generally operate with dynamic capsules, the KMS series has a particularly high acoustic transparency, a wide frequency range, and a fine resolution of transients. Carefully adjusted acoustic filters and transformerless impedance converters that can handle very high sound pressure levels present the KMS family of microphones from being overloaded, even by strong plosive sounds.

Includes

• KMS104+ Microphone
• SG105 Stand Clamp
• Padded Nylon Bag

Features

• Excellent transparency for vocals/speech
• Cardioid polar pattern with excellent feedback rejection
• Without off-axis coloration
• Transformerless output
• Effective pop shielding without any side effects
• Set includes stand clamp

Specifications

• Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
• Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1 kOhm: 4.5 mV/Pa
• Rated Impedance: 50 ohms
• Rated Load Impedance: 1 kOhms
• Equivalent Noise Level, CCIR*: 28 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)*: 18 dB-A
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio, CCIR* (rel. 94dB SPL): 66 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio, A-Weighted* (rel. 94dB SPL): 76 dB
  • *According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%**: 150 dB
  • **Measured as equivalent el. input signal
• Maximum Output Voltage: 12 dBu
• Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier (A-weighted): 132 dB
• Supply Voltage (P48, IEC 1938): 48V +/-4V
• Current Consumption (P48, IEC 1938): 3.5 mA
• Matching Connector: 3-pin XLR-F
• Weight: approx. 300 g
• Diameter x Length: 48 x 180 mm