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Neumann KMS 105
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Neumann KMS 105

Handheld stage vocal condenser, supercardioid, transformerless, with built-in pop filter and fixed high-pass

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−47 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
Max SPL
150 dB SPL
Impedance
50 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 10. Near field, 5 cm, as labelled on the graph ("Nahfeld / Near field 5cm"). The page states IEC 60268-4 free-field measuring for the graphs as a whole.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 10. Free field, IEC 60268-4. 125 Hz to 1 kHz drawn on the left half, 2 to 16 kHz on the right; the pattern is taken as symmetric. 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB.

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All specs

From the manual
Sensitivity−47 dBV/Pa (4.5 mV/Pa), 1 kHz into 1 kohm. "4.5 mV/Pa ± 1 dB ≙ –47 dBV", one figure for all three models.p. 8
Self-noise18 dB(A), IEC 60268-1, A-weighted RMS
Self-noise (CCIR 468)28 dB, CCIR 468-3 quasi-peak
Max SPL150 dB SPL, less than 0.5% THD. "THD of microphone amplifier at an input voltage equivalent to the capsule output at the specified SPL." The flyer: "measured as equivalent el. input signal".
Signal-to-noise ratio76 dB, re 94 dB SPL, A-weighted; also 66 dB, CCIR
Output impedance50 ohm, rated
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, rated load
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range 20 Hz...20 kHz", though the free-field graph (p. 10) is down about 5 dB at 100 Hz and 17 dB at 50 Hz (the built-in high-pass); at 5 cm the proximity effect fills that in.
Poweringphantom, 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
Current draw3.5 mA
ConnectorXLR-3. Matching connector XLR3F; pins wired as IEC 60268-12, positive pressure gives positive voltage on pin 2 (p. 4).
Weight300 g, approx.
Dimensions48 × 180 mm. Diameter 48 mm, length 180 mm.
Supplied accessoriesSG 105 stand clamp. "The microphones come with a SG 105 stand clamp." The flyer adds a padded nylon bag.p. 3
High-pass filterBuilt in, fixed: -3 dB at 120 Hz, measured in the free field; with the capsule, tuned for close miking so the proximity effect is compensated
Pop protectionAcoustic filter of steel gauze and foam, unscrewable for cleaning; "even loud plosive sounds do not cause overloading"p. 2
Max. output voltage12 dBup. 8
VersionsKMS 105 (matte nickel, cat. no. 008454) and KMS 105 bk (black, 008455)p. 3
DC-DC converterAlso powers the audio amplifier; when phantom power is switched off the mic keeps working for about 2 seconds, then stops with an audible "blubb" and a short noisep. 4
Selected accessoriesSG 105 stand clamp, WSS 100 foam windscreens, MF 3 / MF 4 / MF 5 table stands, BS 48 i battery supplies, N 248 power supply, IC 3 mt cablep. 12
From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsuleStudio condenser capsule, supercardioid. "The studio condenser capsules used in all microphone versions..."; diaphragm size not stated.p. 2
Dynamic range132 dB, microphone amplifier, A-weighted. "Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier (A-weighted) 132 dB".

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