Neumann KM 184 mt Stereo Set – Pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones
The Neumann KM 184 mt Stereo Set is a complete professional stereo solution featuring two of the world’s most renowned small-diaphragm condenser microphones. Delivered in an elegant wooden case, the set also includes two mounting clips and two windscreens, providing a ready-to-use package for stereo recording in the studio or on stage.
Part of the famous 180 Series, the Neumann KM 184 mt Stereo Set stands out for its extremely natural, transparent and faithful sound reproduction, free from artificial coloration. Unlike many modern microphones that impose their own sonic signature, it is designed to capture the original signal with maximum precision, making it a top choice for demanding recording applications.
Equipped with a perfectly uniform cardioid polar pattern, independent of frequency, the KM 184 provides excellent rear rejection, including at low frequencies. This consistency ensures a precise stereo image and an absence of off-axis coloration, essential for multi-microphone setups and stereo or surround recording.
Its frequency response is linear and extended from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a slight lift around 9 kHz adding subtle brilliance. The transformerless electronics deliver a wide dynamic range of 125 dB, an impressively low self-noise of 13 dB-A, and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels up to 138 dB SPL with minimal distortion.
Thanks to its low output impedance, the Neumann KM 184 mt Stereo Set can be used with long cable runs (up to 300 meters) without signal loss. Its compact and unobtrusive format makes it ideal for studio, broadcast, TV or stage applications where visual discretion is required.
Versatile, precise and exceptionally transparent, the Neumann KM 184 Stereo Set is perfectly suited for recording acoustic instruments (piano, guitar, strings, percussion, woodwinds), classical ensembles, and any stereo applications requiring a natural and detailed soundstage.
Specifications:
- Type: Small-diaphragm condenser microphone (stereo pair)
- Acoustic principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa ± 1 dB (1 kHz)
- Self-noise: 13 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR): 22 dB
- Max SPL (0.5% THD): 138 dB
- Dynamic range: 125 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 81 dB (A)
- Output impedance: 50 ohms
- Load impedance: 1 kOhm
- Power supply: 48 V phantom power (P48)
- Current consumption: 3.2 mA
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Dimensions: Ø 22 mm × 107 mm
- Weight: approx. 80 g (per microphone)
- Included: 2 × KM 184, 2 × clips, 2 × windscreens, wooden case
Key Points:
- Matched stereo pair in wooden case with complete accessories
- Neutral, transparent and faithful sound with no coloration
- Uniform cardioid pattern with excellent rear rejection
- Extremely low self-noise (13 dB-A) for highly detailed recordings
- High SPL handling (138 dB) suitable for powerful sound sources
- Ideal for stereo recording with precise and natural imaging
- Compact, discreet design for studio, stage and broadcast use
