Neumann KK 185, Hypercardioid capsule head, capsule woodbox, nickel. Compatible with KM A (analog) or KM D (digital) output stages.

Neumann KK 185, Hypercardioid capsule head,  capsule woodbox, nickel. Compatible with KM A (analog) or KM D (digital) output stages.

The Neumann KK 185 (NI) feature its supercardioid capsule for the KM series digital microphone. The Neumann KK 185 (NI) has a supercardioid polar pattern which is effective in minimizing off-axis noise and feedback that may occur. The Neumann KK 185 (NI) is user installable and features a non-reflective finish. Also, the Neumann KK 185 (NI) is a pressure gradient transducer with a hypercardioid characteristic. Attenuation of sound incidence from the side or rear is approximately 10 dB. Minimum sensitivity occurs at an angle of about 120°.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY IN THE ANALOG AND DIGITAL DOMAINS

The combination of the capsule KK 185 with the output stage KM A is only one of the numerous options within the Neumann KM A/D small diaphragm microphone system. The Neumann system KM A/D is a modular microphone system for even the most demanding applications. Eight different small diaphragm capsules (KK 120 … KK 185) may be combined with either an analog output stage (KM A) or a digital AES 42 output stage (KM D). All components are available in nickel or Nextel black (nx). A comprehensive range of accessories ensures adaptability to the most diverse fields of application. Compared to its predecessor, the Series KM 100, the new system KM A/D works with passive capsules, which are considerably smaller while retaining the proven acoustic design. New and advanced electronic components allow for many electroacoustic and operational advantages, such as reduced self-noise, an extended dynamic range, and very high electromagnetic immunity. The modular concept permits the capsule to be detached and used at a distance from the output stage of up to 100 m (330 ft), connected via a special cable. For usual applications, the LC 4 cable is available with a length of 5 or 10 meters (ca. 16½ or 33 ft.). Alternatively, capsule extensions of various lengths, swivel capsule joints, and swivel stand mounts, etc. may be used for a flexible microphone setup. The analog and digital output stages have identical dimensions (diameter: 22 mm, length: 93 mm). All accessory parts may thus be combined with both output stages.

Neumann KK 185 (NI) Main Features

• Directional characteristic: hypercardioid

• Part of the modular microphone system KM A/D

• Comprehensive range of accessories
• Supercardioid Polar Pattern
• User installable
• Non-reflective finish