Series 180 Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Windscreen

The Neumann KM 184 is the perfect example. Need a microphone to record percussion, cymbals or brass instruments? The KM 184 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!

Small-diaphragm condenser mic
Of the "fet 100" 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
20Hz to 20kHz frequency range
Equivalent loudness level due to inherent noise: 16dB (DIN/IEC 651 dB-A), 25dB (CCIR 468-3 weighted)
S/N ratio re:1Pa @ 1kHz, (CCIR 468-3 weighted) 69dB (S/N = 94dB - equiv. noise) A-weighted: 78dB
Max SPL for less than 0.5% THD: 138dB
Total dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (Max SPL-self noise): 122dB
Requires +44V to +52V phantom power

Neumann KM 184 Cardioid Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone