Neumann KM-184-A-NX: The Ultimate Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Discover the exceptional KM 184 A nx from Neumann. This remarkable combination of the KK 184 capsule with the KM A output stage offers a world of possibilities within the Neumann KM A/D modular small diaphragm microphone system. The KM A analog output stage is perfect for even the most demanding applications, boasting compatibility with eight different small diaphragm capsules and a wide range of accessories (sold separately). The KK 184 is a pressure gradient transducer with cardioid characteristic, delivering incredibly even frequency curves parallel to 0° sound incidence.
Features:
- • Cardioid directional characteristic for focused sound capture
- • Part of the versatile modular microphone system KM A/D
- • Comes with a comprehensive range of accessories (sold separately)
- • Wide pickup angles with no sound coloration for natural recordings
Specifications:
- • Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- • Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- • Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- • Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 15 mV/Pa
- • Rated Impedance: 50 ohms
- • Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
- • Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 22 dB
- • Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 13 dB-A
- • Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
- • Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 148 dB
- • Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 70 dB
- • Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 81 dB
- • Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V
- • Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): max. 3.5 mA
- • Matching connector: XLR 3 F
- • Weight - Output Stage: 70 g, Capsule Only: 15 g
- • Diameter: 22 mm
- • Length - Microphone: 108 mm, Capsule Only: 18 mm
- • Color: Nextel Black
- • Neumann Catalog No.: 008632



The Neumann KM-184-A-NX is a top-notch small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. It's perfect for audio professionals and enthusiasts alike. Whether you're recording vocals, instruments, or ambient sounds, this microphone delivers exceptional sound quality. With its cardioid pattern, it focuses on the sound source, reducing background noise. It's part of the modular KM A/D system, offering flexibility. The microphone has a frequency range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ensuring accurate sound reproduction. It weighs just 70 g for the output stage and 15 g for the capsule only, with a diameter of 22 mm and a microphone length of 108 mm. It comes in a sleek Nextel Black color.