Neumann KM 183 A nx Microphone

The Neumann KM 183 A NX is a combination of the modular KM A miniature microphone and the KK 183 omnidirectional, along with the KM A amplifier. This is a condenser microphone with a small-diaphragm to provide low self-noise and increased dynamic range. It is diffuse-field equalised for linear and transparent frequency response. It can be used for close-miking of instruments.

Neumann KM 183 A nx Microphone Key Features:

• Omnidirectional capsule captures sounds from all directions
• The modular microphone has a small diaphragm
• Can be used for most diverse applications
• The diffuse-field equaliser enables linear and transparent frequency response
• KM A is an analogue microphone, operating with P48 phantom power
• Delivers reduced self-noise and an extended dynamic range
• The modular concept enables you to detach the capsule and use it as a distance
• The modular concept enables you to detach the capsule and use it as a distance
• Various accessories can be used for the capsule’s distance-use of up to 100 metres
• Consists of a switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation and transformerless circuit
• Capable of withstanding sound pressure levels of up to 152 dB
• Features an integrated peak limiter and a compressor to protect the audio signal from overload
• The capsule is a pressure transducer and has a free-field treble boost
• The frequency response in the diffuse sound field is flat up to 10 kHz
• Can be used for close-miking of instruments without any extraneous noise

Expanded Neumann KM 183 A nx Microphone Key Features:

Capsule KK 183

The KM A microphone is compatible with eight different small diaphragm capsules, and the KM 183 A NX combines the KK 183 capsule with the microphone. This capsule is an omnidirectional diffuse-field equalised to ensure diverse fields of applications. The omnidirectional feature helps the microphone capture sounds from all directions and the diffuse-field equalised pressure transducer ensures a smooth frequency response. It has a free-field treble boost of up to 7 dB at 10 kHz. It creates a linear and transparent frequency response while creating a sense of space.

Output Stages

The analogue condenser microphone uses P48 phantom power and has a switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation. It can handle sound pressure levels of up to 152 dB without any distortion. This transformer-less output stage KM A has an integrated peak limiter and a compressor that protects the audio signal from overload. This Neumann’s patented A/D-converter technology ensures a high dynamic range of up to 122 dB-A across the entire digital production chain. This transformer-less design delivers a clean sound transmission without any distortion and low self-noise.

Wide Range of Applications

Various integrated features of the condenser microphone and the omnidirectional capsule are combined to open gates of numerous application options. It can handle greater SPL levels and the modular concept allows you to detach the capsule and use it at a distance of up to 100 metres. There are many compatible accessories such as cables, swivel joints and swivel stand mounts to enable flexible microphone setups. It can be used for close-miking of various instruments in a balanced acoustic environment, for studio recordings with a baffle plate, and as a spot microphone. IT can also be used as an AB stereo pair because of the flat frequency response.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Neumann KM 183 A NX Microphone
• 1 x Neumann WNS 100 Foam Windscreen
• 1 x Neumann SG 21 BK Swivel Mount
• Limited 2-Year Warranty

FAQs:

How can the microphone be set up?

Using the mount, the microphone can be attached to a sturdy stand and following the IEC 61938; it can be connected to any equipment with a phantom power of 48 V. A power supply unit, a microphone amplifier, a mixing console and other equipment with P48 power can be connected, that supplies at least 3.5 mA per channel.

How can noise interference be suppressed?

The frequency response of the KM A analogue microphone extends below 20 Hz and is sensitive to low-frequency interference. To suppress the structure-borne noise or any other wind/pop interference, various accessories can be used such as an elastic suspension, a pop screen or a windscreen.

Which all accessories are compatible with the microphone?

Assisting the modular concept of the microphone, various accessories can be used to detach the capsule and use it at a distance of up to 100 metres. Cable extensions of various lengths, swivel capsule joints, and swivel stand mounts can be used for the same purpose.

What is the microphone’s pickup pattern?

The KK 183 capsule has an omnidirectional pickup pattern that captures sound from all sides of the microphone, and creates a sense of space, thanks to the diffuse-field equalisation.

What is the microphone’s supported pre-attenuation level?

The microphone has a pre-attenuation switch at the rear end to increase the maximum sound pressure level and the equivalent self-noise level by 10 dB.