The Neumann KM 184:

• Small diaphragm condenser microphone
  
• Cardioid characteristic without off-axis coloration
  
• Very low self-noise
  
• Very level stable
  
• Absolutely plastic and open sound
  
• Transformerless circuit
  
• Popular in studio and live applications (feedback fixed)
  
• Smooth, frequency-independent cardioid characteristic
  
• Linear frequency response with slight treble boost
  
• Very low self-noise (13 dB-A)
  
• Low output impedance allows long cable runs without sound loss
  
• Compact design, visually inconspicuous
  
• For drum overheads, strings, wind instruments, percussion, piano, leslie, guitar amplifiers, etc.
  

For all users who are looking for a high-quality small-diaphragm microphone but do not need the modularity of the KM 100 system, the "Series 180" is the affordable alternative without sacrificing electroacoustic properties.

The sound

The sound of the KM 184 can be described as clear, fresh and lively and can also be derived from a slight treble emphasis in the 9 kilohertz range. Due to its clear sound, the KM 184 is a routine all-rounder and reproduces almost any instrument with exceptional complexity and depth of sound. Its precise cardioid pickup pattern provides excellent suppression of rear sound and ensures coloration-free imaging of adjacent sound sources. Thanks to its slim design and excellent transmission characteristics, it is also frequently used in radio and television productions.