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A Superb Stereo Set of KM 184s

At Sweetwater, we have microphones to handle even the most specialized applications. The Neumann KM 184 Stereo Pair is the perfect example. Need a microphone to record percussion, cymbals or brass instruments? Neumann's KM 184 Stereo Pair is capable of handling high sound pressure levels with ease — as high as 138dB before overloading. But it's also extremely quiet, making it an excellent choice for capturing the subtle nuances of acoustic guitars and orchestral instruments. And you get that classic Neumann sound!

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Neumann KM 184 Small-diaphragm Microphone Pair Features:

  • Neumann KM 184 (Stereo Pair) Condenser mic
  • Of the "fet100" series with a transformerless microphone circuit
  • Capsule with cardiod pick-up pattern
  • Exceptionally low inherent self-noise (16dB A-weighted)
  • Exceptionally high overload capacity (up to 138dB SPL before overload)
  • Exceptionally clear sound reproduction free of coloration
  • Very smooth frequency curves parallel to 0 degrees sound incidence
  • Comes with a wooden case, pop filter, and 2 mic clips

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 138dB
  • Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 81dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 13dB (A weighted)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Matte Black
  • Weight: 0.18 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 008523

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Great Mics for Acoustic Guitar

I know a lot of people on forums say these microphones can be harsh, but I'm recording a bright OM acoustic (bare fingerstyle) into an Apollo Twin / UAD SSL 4000E channel strip in my home studio, and they're perfect for me. I'm a long time Neumann user (U87s, M19s, TLM70s) and this microphone is right up there with the best of them. Clear, detailed, and bigger than life like a good Neumann is supposed to be. These replaced a C414 (mono) for this purpose, and I am more than pleased. Shout out to my sales engineer Jim Swain for excellent service as always.
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Neumann KM 184

Am enjoying the KM 184. Using in ORTF to record worship services. Getting much better results than our former budget SDC cardioids. Add a pair of KM 183's to the KM 184's and the results are great. Another winner.
by Ray from Southeast US on
Music background: Musician, engineer

Had 103, added these. What was I waiting for???

Bought a "do it all" 103 a while back and was pretty happy with it (this is my first time buying mics and recording).

Finally caved into buying a pair of these for guitar and HOLY BEARD OF ZEUS...

If you're like me and wondering whether adding a small cardioid mic (and this seems to be one of the royal family of that category) to the stable makes sense, let me save you the wishy washy attitude I had. So much more presence and detail in the instrument it's kind of unreal.

Take the leap.
by Evan LaPointe from Atlanta, GA on

WOW!!!!

Worth every penny.....
by John Scott from Fort Wayne In on
Music background: Musician

SDCs are good to have in the locker.

These are super great, but the aren't the only choice. It is more important to have a couple than it is to have fantastic ones. These are fantastic.

The same is true with ribbons. I can easily tell a ribbon from a condenser, but I have a hard time knowing a fairly good ribbon from a fantastic ribbon.
by Geoff from Chesterfield Va on

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Paul Lea

This is the modern standard in small-diaphram stereo mic'ing. A truly indispensible set of microphones for your studio arsenal. These mics will always find use as drum overheads, acoustic instruments, and guitar amps.

Kenny Bergle

Getting a pair of these excellent KM184s is a great idea. If you are lucky enough to get one, you'll want the second as soon as you hear the first! Do yourself a favor and get a pair straight away. You will be ecstatic that you did!

Jeff Barnett

A classic. The KM 184 is a standard fixture in any serious mic collection. It's the quintessential mic that other small-diaphragm microphones seek to emulate.
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