Product Information

KMS 105
Vocalist Microphone

Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin Ollenhauerstr. 98 13403 Berlin Germany Tel.: +49 (30) 417724-0 Fax: +49 (30) 417724-50
E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.neumann.com
 esigned with superlative vocal reproduction in Due to the tight supercardioid polar pattern and the
mind, the KMS 105 brings Neumann quality to the coloration-free off axis response, a very high level of gain
demanding sound reinforcement environment. before feedback is achieved.

With its supercardioid polar pattern, low self noise and This polar pattern offers the highest degree of isolation
uncolored off-axis pickup, the KMS 105 complements while still allowing for a generous sweet spot in front of
in-ear monitor systems. the microphone.

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 resolu- Delivery Range
tion and linear frequency response, it is very easy for
the artist using the KMS 105 to identify whether he or KMS 105 Microphone
SG 105 Stand clamp
she is on mic. Padded nylon bag

Catalog No.
Acoustic features KMS 105 ............................................................................. ni ................. 08454
KMS 105 mt ...................................................................... blk .............. 08455
When compared to other handheld vocal microphones,
the KMS 105 offers a superior resolution of the voice,
Selection of Accessories
with extended frequency response and accurate transient Battery supply, BS 48 i ............................................... blk .............. 06494
detail. Sibilance problems common to other handheld Battery supply, BS 48 i-2 ......................................... blk .............. 06496
Power supply, N 48 i-2 (230 V) .......................... blk .............. 06500
condenser mics are eliminated.
Power supply, N 48 i-2 (117 V) .......................... blk .............. 06502
No foam is used in the basket, thus eliminating any Gooseneck, SMK 8 i ..................................................... blk .............. 06181
clouding or muffling of the sound. Table stand, MF 3 .......................................................... blk .............. 07321
Windscreen, WSS 100 ............................................... blk .............. 07352
Also, by using a DC-polarized studio condenser capsule, Microphone cable, IC 3 mt ....................................... blk .............. 06543
all the nuances of the voice come through with subtlety, Adapter cable, AC 22 .................................................. blk .............. 06598
power and focus. Adapter cable, AC 25 .................................................. blk .............. 06600
Adapter cable, AC 27 .................................................. blk .............. 06602
The K 105 capsule was developed from the K 50, found
Stand clamp, SG 105 .................................................. blk .............. 08460
in the KMS 150, KM 150 and KM 185 microphones. The (included in the supply schedule)
K 105 features a supercardioid pattern, achieved by
specially modifying the response of the K 50 pressure A complete survey and detailed descriptions of all accessories
are contained in the accessories catalog.
gradient transducer.

The frequency response characteristic is developed in the

Meaning of color codes:
acoustic realm, allowing for accurate representation of blk = black, ni = nickel
transient details found in music and speech, and thus
transmitting a very open and detailed capture of the
human voice.

Application Hints
Vocals and speech on stage
Features Announcers mic for broadcasting/dubbing
Especially suited for in-ear-monitoring
Neumann sound on stage Supercardioid polar pattern
with excellent feedback Especially suitable with front-of-stage monitor systems
Excellent transparency for For feedback-prone environment
rejection
vocals/speech
Effective pop shielding
Without off-axis coloration These are just some of the most common applications. We
without any side effects
Transformerless output recommend additional experimentation to gain maximum use
Set includes stand clamp from this microphone.
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Vocalist Microphone

Electrical features

The dynamic range of the KMS 105 is 132 dB, allowing re-
production of the artists full expression, without restraint.
The maximum SPL is 150 dB and with a low self noise of
18 dB-A, a greater gain can be used without risk of
adding noise to the mix.

This way, the artist is able to use the microphone

at a greater distance therefore maintaining a wide
range of creative freedom during the per-
formance.

Because of the superior resolution and linear

high frequency response, it is very easy for
the artist using in-ear monitors to identify
whether or not he or she is on mic with
the KMS 105. And by employing a trans-
formerless output circuit, this microphone
can incorporate long cable runs with no
loss of signal quality or high-frequency
response.

The microphone basket

Most of the available vocalist microphones

rely on the attenuating effects of foam
layers inside the basket. Although this is
certainly a cost-effective procedure, the
detrimental effects of this foam layer can be
shown quite easily. Treble frequencies are
attenuated, and furthermore the polar pattern
can be deformed.

These drawbacks can be eliminated by selecting

open mesh constructions. With careful dimen-
sioning and selection of different mesh sizes, ex-
cellent pop and wind attenuation can be deliver-
ed, as is well known from the standard studio-use
pop screens PS 10 and PS 20, made of two layers
of spaced fabric.

In the KMS 105 a combination of four wire meshes

with different mesh sizes is used. The chosen com-
bination yields a very constant polar pattern, while
maintaining the capsules acoustic frontal frequency
response.

Naturally, the outer microphone basket is harden-

ed steel, due to the required ruggedness for on-
stage use.
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Vocalist Microphone

Technical Data
Acoustical operating principle .......................... Pressure gradient transducer Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% .......................................................................... 150 dB
Directional pattern ...................................................................................... supercardioid Maximum output voltage ..................................................................................... 12 dBu
Frequency range .................................................................................... 20 Hz...20 kHz Dynamic range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651 ........................... 132 dB
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm ............................................................ 4.5 mV/Pa Supply voltage ...................................................................................................... 48 V 4 V
Rated impedance .................................................................................................. 50 ohms Current consumption ............................................................................................... 3.5 mA
Rated load impedance ................................................................................. 1000 ohms Matching connector ................................................................................................. XLR 3F
Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 ................................................................................. 28 dB Weight .............................................................................................................. approx. 300 g
Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 .......................................................................... 18 dB-A Diameter .......................................................................................................................... 48 mm
S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 ............................................................................................... 66 dB Length ............................................................................................................................ 180 mm
S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 ............................................................................................ 76 dB

Selection of Accessories

IC 3 mt, Microphone cable SMK 8 i, Gooseneck BS 48 i, Battery supply BS 48 i-2, Battery supply N 48 i-2, Power supply

AC 25, Adapter cable for AC 27, Adapter cable for

AC 22, Adapter cable for connection BS 48 i or connection BS 48 i-2 to two
connection BS 48 i-2 to 3.5 mm N 48 i-2 to 6.3 mm mono 6.3 mm mono jack inputs
MF 3, Table stand WSS 100, Windscreen stereo jack input (unbal.) jack input (unbal.) (unbal.)
Errors excepted, subject to changes Printed in Germany Publ. 11/00 81073/A03