Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
The microphone uses a cardioid pickup characteristic.
Product detailSKU #1274034486231
NeumannKM184 Microphone Kit
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A small-diaphragm cardioid condenser with a flat response, high output level, low noise, and 138 dB SPL handling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Home-recording studios
- Spot-miking applications
- Capturing frontal or lateral sound sources
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a polar pattern other than cardioid
- Applications requiring a frequency range outside 20 Hz–20 kHz
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Flat frequency response
The capsule is described as having a very flat response for frontal and lateral sound incidence.
Detail 03
138 dB SPL at 0.5% THD
This is the stated maximum sound-pressure level specification.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone.
- 02Its stated polar pattern is cardioid.
- 03The specified maximum SPL is 138 dB at 0.5% THD.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What type of microphone is the Neumann KM184?
It is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone.
02What polar pattern does it use?
It has a cardioid polar pattern.
03What is its frequency range?
20 Hz to 20 kHz.
04What is the stated maximum SPL?
138 dB SPL at 0.5% THD.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274034486231
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