NEW PRODUCT: NEUMANN KM 184 D DIGITAL MICROPHONE
Nov 14, 2006 12:39 PM Asher Fulero (Writer)
Relied upon in studios the world over for catching the most crucial performances, Neumann expands its vision of the future with the new KM 184 D digital microphone, part of a series also including the KM 183 D and KM 185 D. Sporting Neumann's own colorless and transparent A/D converters, the modular mic capsule offers swappable omni, cardioid and supercardioid patterns. The body houses an internal proprietary DSP system with gain control, a compressor/limiter with de-essing and a peak limiter, all of which can be controlled remotely through Neumann's RCS software. All standard sampling rates between 44.1 and 192 kHz are offered, and the converters and peak limiter are designed to operate throughout the dynamic range. The DMI-2 Digital Microphone Interface (sold separately) offers full-on remote control of the KM 184 D, as well as extra DSP; less pricey Connection Kits are also available, offering S/PDIF or AES/EBU output from the microphone without the need for the DMI-2. An optional battery pack makes outdoor use easier, and the whole package is available in either Neumann's classic Nickel finish or the company's newer black Nextel finish. The KM 184 D with a Connection Kit will carry a retail price of $3,495.
Neumann also released the more affordable KMS 104 ($849.99) handheld cardioid vocal mic.
Neumann; www.neumannusa.com
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