Neumann USA is introducing the Neumann KMS 104 to the
U.S. market at AES 2006. Neumann is world -famous for studio microphones,
but with the KMS 104 Neumann continues to make uncompromising standards
available in an affordable high-quality handheld microphone for live
performance applications. The KMS 104 features all the same capabilities
that have made the KMS 105 so successful, however, offers the choice of a
cardioid polar pattern.
The design includes an elastic shock-mounted cardioid capsule. The KMS 104
offers superior resolution of the voice, with extended frequency response
and accurate transient detail. Sibilance problems common to other handheld
condenser mics are virtually eliminated. The mic delivers an "open" and
detailed presence, with controlled, accurate bass response. The frequency
response and in-built high-pass filters have been optimized for very close
miking. They compensate the proximity effect, resulting in an even sound
reproduction.

The KMS 104 is provided with a capsule with cardioid characteristics,
yielding the best rear sound rejection. The KMS 105 uses a capsule with
hypercardioid characteristics, yielding the best front-to-back rejection
ratio. Due to low self-noise and cross talk behavior devoid of coloration,
both microphones are ideal for use with personal monitoring systems.

MSRP: $849.99

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