Product Category: Microphones

Neumann KMS 105 Vocal Microphone

Designed with superlative vocal reproduction in mind, the KMS 105 brings Neumann quality to the demanding sound reinforcement environment. With its supercardioid polar pattern, low self noise and uncolored off-axis pickup, the KMS 105 complements in-ear monitor systems.

By employing a unique 4-layer acoustic filter, the KMS 105 minimizes popping and wind noise, and with special mechanical and electrical filters, handling noise is virtually eliminated. Because of the superior resolution and linear frequency response, it is very easy for the artist using the KMS 105 to identify whether he or she is "on mic".

REVIEW:

Simply delightful! - Sound On Sound Magazine
"The KMS105 is a delightful microphone, both to use and to listen to. It is a comfortable size and shape for both large and small hands, and is relatively immune to handling noises. The polar response is extremely tight and well-defined, providing superb resistance to feedback from monitors and front-of-house PA. On axis, there is considerable sensitivity when used in a typical handheld, close-mic fashion, but this falls away very rapidly with increasing distance — this is ideal for capable performers with well-honed technique, though it could catch out inexperienced vocalists.

The frequency response of the mic is wide and clean, clearly balanced for close-mic applications and with a high-end brightness which works well on vocals. The microphone is sufficiently neutral in its characteristics to provide good service in a secondary role with a wide range of acoustic or amplified instruments. However, there are other models in the KM100 range which might provide more flexibility and therefore offer better results in these applications.

It would be wrong to think of the KMS105 as just a high-quality stage mic, because it works admirably in the studio too. A more distant placing results in considerably lower output level and a noticeable lack of low-frequency energy, but these points are easily addressed with low-noise mic preamplifiers and a little equalisation. The output quality is certainly of a high calibre — different to a traditional large-diaphragm mic, of course, but extremely good none the less. If you are looking for a top-notch vocal mic to use on stage as well as in the project studio, this should feature very high on your shortlist."

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

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