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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

Power Phantom, 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938).

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−47 dBV/Pa
vs 14 handheld condensers

More output than 54% of 14 handheld condensers.

Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 204 condensers: more output than 15%
  • Among 311 mics: more output than 40%
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
vs 12 handheld condensers

Quieter than 82% of 12 handheld condensers.

Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 33%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 32%
Max SPL
150 dB SPL
vs 14 handheld condensers

Takes louder sound than 69% of 14 handheld condensers.

Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 92%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 91%
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz
Released
1999

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the manual, p. 10.

Polar pattern

Transparency

From the manual, p. 10.

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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-noiseCCIR 46828 dBCCIR 468-3 quasi-peak
Max SPL150 dB SPLless 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 dBre 94 dB SPL, A-weighted; also 66 dB, CCIR
Output impedance50 ohmrated
Rated load impedance1000 ohmrated 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-3Matching connector XLR3F; pins wired as IEC 60268-12, positive pressure gives positive voltage on pin 2 (p. 4).
Weight300 gapprox.
Dimensions48 × 180 mmDiameter 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 dBmicrophone amplifier, A-weighted. "Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier (A-weighted) 132 dB".
From the Recording Hacks page
Released1999

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