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Neumann SKM185 (Hypercardioid - Black (Pair))

Item ID: KM185Pair

Small-diaphragm Stereo Pair Hypercardioid Condenser Mics - Black

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A pair of Neumanns for stereo recording!

The Neumann KM 185 offers studio owners and musicians the incredible dynamic range, low self-noise, and professional performance that have made the KM Series so popular. The hypercardioid KM 185 has already been recognized by recording engineers and producers for its ability to capture a precise, clean sound from a variety of acoustic instruments. Sweetwater has had a great response from our customers on the mics in the KM Series. Any time you need exceptional audio pickup in a tight spot and need to minimize bleed, the hypercardioid KM 185 will easily handle the job!

Neumann KM 185 Stereo Pair 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

Neumann KM 185 - Neumann quality in a stereo pair of pencil condensers!
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Hypercardioid
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 142 dB
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 79 dB (A-weighted)
Self Noise 15 dB-A (A-weighted)
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Length 4.21"
Width .87"
Depth .87"
Weight .18 lbs.
Notes Stereo Set
Manufacturer Part Number 008525
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