Neumann KM 185
Hypercardioid Pencil Condenser Microphone
The KM 185 is a hypercardioid FET pencil condenser. It is the newest addition to the “Series 180” microphones, which includes the well-known KM 184 cardioid and KM 183 omni microphones.
Note that the capsules in the Series 180 mics are not interchangeable.
The capsule in the KM 185 is Neumann’s model K 50, developed in 1988. Is a pressure-gradient transducer with a gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm. Internally, the K 50 capsule is identical to Neumann’s AK 50 capsule. The AK 50 is a detachable hypercardioid capsule that is part of the KM 100 Series of microphones.
The KM185 is available in matte black (model KM 185 mt, p/n 008441) or satin nickel (p/n 008440) finishes. The mic ships with a foam windscreen (p/n WNS 100) and a black swivel mic clip (p/n SG 21 bk). Matched stereo pairs are also available, in either color.
MIX, 2000
The KM 185 hypercardioid worked wonderfully on the hi-hat… Because of its pattern, I could put the mic a little farther away… which sounds better than putting the mic extra close to minimize leakage.
The Neumann KM 185 is also known as: KM185.
The mic was released in 1999.
Specifications
Frequency Response - HypercardioidClick Graph to Compare! |
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Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Hypercardioid
(10 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diameter n/a |
50 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 142 dB Self-noise: 15.0 dB(A) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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80g (2.82oz) | 107mm (4.21'') | 22mm (0.87'') |
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Power Specifications |
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