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10 KM D D-01XLR 3 CableAES 421)XLR 3 CableAES 421)XLR 3 Cable AES 421)XLR 3 Cable AES 421)DMI configuration examples(full functionality is
100he KU 100 dummy head is a binauralstereo microphone. It resembles the humanhead and has two microphone capsules builtinto the ears. When listening
101KU 100The KU 100 dummy head is just as easy touse during creative radio drama productions,and music recordings wherethe room acoustics should berec
102Application Hints• Radio drama productions• Live concert recordings in complex acousticenvironments• Documentation of- nature’s sound,- theater,- r
www.neumann.com103Product InformationStereo ShotgunMicrophoneRSM 191
104Features• Variable stereo shotgunmicrophone with shotgun andfigure-8 patterns• Interference/pressure-gradienttransducer• MS-stereo microphone,switc
105RSM 191Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... M: Pressure gradient/interferencetransducerS: Pressure gradient transducerDirecti
106M-SystemS-SystemApplication Hints• Stereo recordings for- broadcasting/ENG,- film productions- video productions• Recordings with variable stereo w
www.neumann.com107Product InformationStereo MicrophoneUSM 69 i
108he USM 69 i stereo microphone has twoseparate dual-diaphragm capsules. These aremounted vertically and rotate against eachother. The directional po
109USM 69 iTechnical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
11Digital Mixing ConsoleorRecording Devicewith AES/EBUPowerPowerPowerWordclock / AES 11 DMI-2Audio InterfaceAES/EBU1)AES/EBU1)Control Bus DMI-2Wordc
110® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ±2 dB
www.neumann.com111Product InformationShotgunMicrophonesKMR 81/82 i
112he KMR 81 and KMR 82 are shotgunmicrophones with a high directivity that re-mains within the acceptance angle indepen-dent of the frequency.The adv
113KMR 81/82 iFilter and attenuation KMR 81 iThe microphone has a 10 dBattenuation switch to preventthe input of the following unitfrom overloading.A
114Application Hints• Recordings for- broadcasting/ENG,- film and video productions• Medium length shotgun spot mic in noisysurroundings• Balanced wei
www.neumann.com115Product InformationBroadcast LineBCM 104
116motion conveyed with technical perfection. This isthe ideal which the Neumann microphones in the Broad-cast Line have been designed to fulfill. The
117BCM 104Delivery RangeBCM 104 MicrophoneCatalog No.BCM 104 ... ni ... 008483Selection of Acces
118Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
www.neumann.com119Product InformationBroadcast LineBCM 705
12DigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalDigital(AES 42)(AES 42)(AES 42)(AES 42)(AES 42)AnalogAnalogAnalogAnalogAnalogA/DA/DA/DA/DA/Dconversionconversionconversi
120motion conveyed with technical perfec-tion. This is the ideal which the Neumann mi-crophones in the Broadcast Line have been de-signed to fulfill.
121BCM 705The integrated Pop ScreenA pop screen not only prevents the occurrenceof plosive pop noises in vocal recordings, butalso efficiently prevent
122Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
www.neumann.com123Product InformationBoundary LayerMicrophoneGFM 132
124Features• Boundary layer microphone• Pressure transducer• Frequency independenthemispherical directionalcharacteristic• Identical diffuse- andfree-
125GFM 132The Neumann solutionThe GFM 132 boundary-layer microphone hasa unique, computer generated shape that to-tally avoids these disadvantages. Th
126Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure transducerDirectional pattern ...
www.neumann.com127Product InformationPressureMicrophoneTLM 50
128he TLM 50 is a studio microphone withan unusual omnidirectional characteristic. Thesame way as in the legendary M 50, the cap-sule is mounted flush
129TLM 50Electrical featuresThe letters TLM stand for “transformerless mi-crophone”. The usual output transformer is re-placed in the TLM 50 by an ele
13 KM D Starter Set S/PDIF(Preset 44.1 kHz) KM D Starter Set S/PDIF(Preset 48 kHz)Contains: 1 KM 184 D nx,Connection Kit S/PDIF,windscreen + clamp KM
130Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure transducerDirectional pattern ...
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132Elastic SuspensionsElastic Suspension EA 50The EA 50 is designed for the TLM 50microphone. It has a swivel mount witha 5/8"-27 female thread,
133Elastic Suspension EA 170 (mt)The EA 170 is designed for theTLM 170 (R) and M 149 Tube micro-phones. It has a swivel mount with a5/8"-27 femal
134Stand Tube SR 100 with KVF 158The SR 100 is part of a floor stand de-signed for the KM 100 system, for exam-ple using a KM 140.For connecting with
135Floor Stands, Booms and Shock MountShock Mount Z 26 mtThe Z 26 rubber shock mount is insertedbetween the stand and the swivel mountto avoid the tra
136Auditorium Hanger MNV 87 (mt)The auditorium hanger consists of a ca-ble suspension and a rotating 1/2"threaded stud, to connect to e. g. swive
137Stand Mount SG 1Swivel mount for the TLM 103, TLM 193and M 147 Tube microphones. The mi-crophone mount of the SG 1 is made ofmetal. The SG 1 has a
138Stand Mounts and Miscellaneous Mechanical AdaptersStereo Mount STH 100Stereo mount with a swivel mount andtwo holders, for two detached miniaturemi
139When microphones are exposed to strong wind, WK... windscreensshould be used for best performance. Only in the upper frequencyrange is the output l
14 KM 183 D KM 184 D KM 185 D KK 131 nx1) KK 143 nx1) KK 145 nx1) KK 183 KK 184 KK 185 KK 131 KK 143 KK 145 KK 183 nx1) KK 184 nx1) KK 1
140Popscreen PS 15The frame is 15 cm in diameter.PS 15 ... blk ... Cat. No. 008472Popscreen PS 20 aThe frame is 20 cm in diamete
141Foam WindscreensWindscreen WNS 100Windscreen for KM miniature micro-phones. Wind noise attenuation 18 dB.Attenuation at 15 kHz 2 dB. Ø 45 mm.WNS 10
142Windscreen WSS 100Windscreen for KK 105 S and KMS mi-crophones.Wind noise attenuation 27 dB.Attenuation at 15 kHz 3 dB. Ø 90 mm.WSS 100 ...
143Power Supplies and Matrix AmplifierBattery Supply BS 48 iThe battery unit supplies one microphone with 48 V phantom pow-ering (P48). The maximum su
144Power SuppliesPower Supply N 149 A (for M 147/149/150 Tube)The N 149 A power supply generates the necessary operating volt-ages for M 147 Tube, M 1
145Connecting CablesMicrophone Cable IC 3 mtMicrophone cable with double twist(double helix) braiding as shield.Ø 5 mm, length 10 m. XLR 3 connectors,
146Connecting CablesMicrophone Cable LC 2Extension cable for older KM 100 acces-sories, with double twist braiding asshield. Extension for LC 3 microp
147Adapter CablesAdapter Cable AC 29Y-cable with XLR 5 F connector and twounbalanced 6.3 mm mono jacks, withblocking condensers. It is used to con-nec
148Cable Material for General UseConductor resistance ... < 138 ohms/kmInsulation resistance ... > 20 Mohms x kmCapacitance
149Active Capsule AK 30AK 30 is a diffuse-field equalized pres-sure transducer with a free-field trebleboost (approx. 7 dB at 10 kHz). The fre-quency
15 KM 183 D nx1) KM 184 D nx1) KM 185 D nx1)1) nx = Nextel black 2) word clock frequency without remote control 3) Remote
150Capsule Head KK 143 (nx)KK 143 is a pressure gradient transducerwith wide-angle cardioid characteristic.Attenuation: 4 dB at 90°, 8 dB at 135°,and
151Digital Microphone Interface and Power SuppliesDigital Microphone Interface DMI-2Equipment that supports the new AES 42 standard can process theout
152Capsule Extensions for Miniature Microphone System KM 100Any KVF... capsule extension allows to use the active capsules sep-arated from the output
153Output Stage KM 100The KM 100 output stage is part of thevariable KM 100 miniature microphonesystem. Together with an AK ... activecapsule it const
154BCM 104GFM 132KM 100KMR 81 iKMR 82 iKMS 104/105KMS 140/150KU 100M 147 TubeM 149 TubeM 150 TubeKK 104/105 SBCM 705RSM 191List of contents (Arranged
155Series 180: KM...Solution D: KM DTLM 49TLM 50TLM 67TLM 103TLM 170 RTLM 193U 87 AiU 89 iSolution D: TLM 103 DSolution D: D-01USM 69 iList of content
156BCM 104GFM 132KM 100KMR 81 iKMR 82 iKMS 104/105KMS 140/150KU 100M 147 TubeM 149 TubeM 150 TubeKK 104/105 SBCM 705RSM 191List of contents (Arranged
157Series 180: KM...Solution D: KM DTLM 49TLM 50TLM 67TLM 103TLM 170 RTLM 193U 87 AiU 89 iSolution D: TLM 103 DSolution D: D-01USM 69 iList of content
158BCM 104GFM 132KM 100KMR 81 iKMR 82 iKMS 104/105KMS 140/150KU 100M 147 TubeM 149 TubeM 150 TubeKK 104/105 SBCM 705RSM 191List of contents (Arranged
159Series 180: KM...Solution D: KM DTLM 49TLM 50TLM 67TLM 103TLM 170 RTLM 193U 87 AiU 89 iSolution D: TLM 103 DSolution D: D-01USM 69 iList of content
16ApplicationsApplication HintsD-01•Universally applicable, and particularly suitable forapplications where maximum resolution and transpar-ency are d
160List of contents (In alphabetical order)
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17Order InformationDelivery Range D-01D-01 Microphone:D-01 Microphone in wooden boxD-01 Mono set:D-01 MicrophoneDMI-2 Digital Microphone InterfaceRCS
18Connection Kit AES/EBU ... 008584Connection Kit S/PDIF ... 008585
19Technical Data General Specifications of the Solution-D microphonesGeneral Specifications of the Solution-D microphonesGeneral Specifications of the
2Table of ContentsDigital MicrophonesSolution-DSolution-DSolution-DSolution-DSolution-D...
20Word clock input: BNC, 75 ohms.Word clock output: BNC, 75 ohms, automatically set to the internalword clock master when no external word clock recei
21 D-01D-01D-01D-01D-01 KM D + KK...KM D + KK...KM D + KK...KM D + KK...KM D + KK...KK 131KK 143OmnidirectionalCardioidFigure-8measured in free-field
22KK 185KK 145KK 183KK 184 TLM 103 DTLM 103 DTLM 103 DTLM 103 DTLM 103 D® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain count
www.neumann.com23Product InformationTube MicrophoneM 147 Tube
24he M 147 Tube is a vacuum tube condenser micro-phone with cardioid characteristic. At the heart of this mi-crophone is the K 47/49 dual diaphragm ca
25M 147 TubeFilterThe electronic circuitry of the M 147 Tube mic has a flatfrequency response from 20 Hz to well above 20 kHz. Onlythe attributes of t
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27M 147 TubeTechnical DataSelection of AccessoriesTable stand, MF 4 (inconnection with stand extension)Stand extensions,STV 4 /20 / 40 / 60Table stan
28® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
www.neumann.com29Product InformationM 149 TubeTube Microphone
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30he M 149 Tube is a variable dual-dia-phragm microphone. The K 49 capsule – well-known from the legendary U 47 and M 49microphones – is followed by a
31M 149 TubePolar patternsThe polar pattern switch selects one of ninedirectional patterns: omnidirectional, wide-an-gle-cardioid, cardioid, hypercard
32ifications. The wide dynamic range is impres-sive, as peak output can be ±10 V, at 20 mA.The ideal operating point of the tube is main-tained throug
33M 149 Tubemeasured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ±2 dB
34® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
www.neumann.com35Product InformationM 150 TubeTube Microphone
36The design of the microphoneis a registered design ofthe Georg Neumann GmbHin certain countries.Features• All Titanium capsule• Unparalleled transie
37Application Hints• Its special acoustic properties make this anideal mic for most classical recordings• A superb AB stereo pair for perfect balance
38Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure transducerDirectional pattern ...
www.neumann.com39Product InformationLarge DiaphragmMicrophoneTLM 49
4Why digital signal processing?With the development of the first digital recording equip-ment, the digitization of audio data began many years ago, at
40The design of the microphoneis a registered design ofthe Georg Neumann GmbHin certain countries.he TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm studio microphonewith
41TLM 49Features• Sound profile optimized forvocal performance• Pressure gradient transducerwith the large-diaphragmcapsule of the legendaryU47• Cardi
42® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ...
www.neumann.com43Product InformationLarge DiaphragmMicrophoneTLM 103
44Features• Large diaphragm cardioidmicrophone• Pressure-gradient transducerwith one-diaphragm capsule• Transformerless circuitry• Extremely low noise
45TLM 103The capsule has a flat frequency response up to about 5 kHz,and above that, a wide flat 4 dB presence boost.The large wire mesh headgrille pr
47TLM 103Selection of AccessoriesWindscreen, WS 87Popscreen, PS 15 Popscreen, PS 20 a Microphone Cable, IC 3 mt Microphone Cable, IC 4 (mt)Elastic Sus
48® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
www.neumann.com49Product InformationTLM 193Large DiaphragmMicrophone
5A/DThe SystemDescriptionessary preconditions for the implementation of digital micro-phone technology.The Solution-D digital microphone system consis
50Features• Large diaphragm cardioidmicrophone• Pressure-gradient transducer• Transformerless circuitry• Extremely low noise: 10 dB (A)• Includes swiv
51TLM 193The TLM 193 differs from omnidirectionalpressure transducers, where, due to physicalreasons, the diffuse-field and free-field re-sponses neve
52Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
www.neumann.com53Product InformationTLM 67Large DiaphragmMicrophone
54The design of the microphoneis a registered design ofthe Georg Neumann GmbHin certain countries.In the world of studio microphones, the numbers “47”
55TLM 67Electrical featuresThe letters “TLM” stand for “transformerless microphone”.In the TLM 67, an electronic circuit is used rather than aconventi
56® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ...
www.neumann.com57Product InformationTLM 170 RLarge DiaphragmMicrophone
58Features• Local and remote controlledlarge diaphragm microphone• Pressure-gradient transducerwith double membrane capsule• Five directional charact
59TLM 170 RTechnical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
6TRUE HANDLING SAFETY:Anti-clipping processingensures handling safety,and reduces stress.If required, the digital signal processing (DSP) functions in
60Delivery RangeMicrophone TLM 170 R (mt), Dust cover,Wooden boxStereo set:Stereo set:Stereo set:Stereo set:Stereo set: 2x TLM 170 R (mt) Microphone,2
61TLM 170 Rmeasured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ±2 dB
62® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
www.neumann.com63Product InformationU87AiLarge DiaphragmMicrophone
64he U 87 is probably the best knownand most widely used Neumann studio micro-phone. It is equipped with alarge dual-diaphragm capsulewith three direc
65U87AiApplication Hints• For universal use• The classical studio mic for vocalists (soloists andbackground vocalists)• Announcer’s mic for broadcasti
66Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
www.neumann.com67Product InformationU89iLarge DiaphragmMicrophone
68Features• Variable large diaphragmmicrophone• Pressure-gradient transducerwith double membrane capsule• Five directional characteristics:omni, wide
69U89iThis characteristic is achieved without resort-ing to corrective resonance effects.The capsule it is elastically mounted to avoidany structure b
7$$The KM D miniature digital microphonesThe KM D microphones are the digital counterparts of thewell-known, successful 180 miniature microphone serie
70® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ±2 dB
www.neumann.com71Product InformationCapsule Headsfor SennheiserSKM 5200/SKM 5000 N*Wireless SystemsKK 104/105 S
72ombining the Neumann KK 104/105 S capsuleheads with the Sennheiser SKM 5200/SKM 5000 N*Wireless System thrusts the legendary Neumann soundinto the w
73KK 104/105 SDirectional pattern ... Cardioid/SupercardioidFrequency range ...
74KK 105 S (HD)KK 104 S® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268
www.neumann.com75Product InformationVocalist MicrophonesKMS 104/105
76he KMS 104 and KMS 105 mic-rophones have been developed topermit optimal transmission of thehuman voice, and are thus micropho-nes of choice for dem
77KMS 104/105Application Hints• Vocals and speech on stage• Announcer’s mic for broadcasting/dubbing• Especially suited for in-ear-monitoring• For fee
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79KMS 104/105KMS 105KMS 104Technical DataAcoustical operating principle ... Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
8 KM D Starter Set - S/PDIF (44.1 or 48 kHz)3)(other preset frequencies selectable and storable via RCS and DMI) KM D nx2) TLM103D Starter Set - AES
80® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
www.neumann.com81Product InformationMiniatureMicrophonesSeries 180
82he “Series 180” consists of three com-pact miniature microphones with patternsthat satisfy the demands of all common stu-dio applications. Because o
83Series 180Delivery RangeKM 183 (mt) ... 185 (mt) Microphone, WNS 100Windscreen, SG 21 bk Stand mountStereo set:Stereo set:Stereo set:Stereo set:Ster
85Series 180Technical Data KM 183 / KM 184 / KM 185Acoustical operating principle ... Pressure/Pressure gradient transducerDirectional pattern ...
86Application HintsKM 183• For close miking of instruments when thereis no need to attenuate extraneous noise,and in a balanced acoustic environment t
www.neumann.com87Product InformationMiniatureMicrophone SystemKM 100
88he variable condenser miniature micro-phone system consists of several active micro-phone capsules with different directionalcharacteristics, an out
89KM 100Acoustic featuresAK 20 is a pressure gradient transducer withthe figure-8 characteristic, realized with a sin-gle diaphragm. The diaphragm dia
9The FamilyCombinationsPlug-In Power SupplyS/PDIF ModulePortable RecordingDevice withS/PDIF Input S/PDIF Connection KitS/PDIFXLR 3 Cable(not included)
90Even with a long cable between active capsuleand output stage, the signal is immune to exter-nal interference.PreattenuationThe output stage has a 1
915KM 100This changing directivity allows to record at agreater distance from the sound source, andmakes the KM 130/KM 131 microphones es-pecially sui
92DS 21 mt, Double mountCatalog No.: 006798AK 30, Active capsuleCatalog No.: 069001AK 31, Active capsuleCatalog No.: 069002AK 40, Active capsuleCatalo
93KM 100MNV 87 mt, Auditorium hanger(with threaded adapter)Catalog No.: 006806SG 21 bk Swivel mountCatalog No.: 008613SG 100, Swivel mount (for KVF ..
94AccessoriesWJ-AK, Windjammerfor WKD-AKCatalog No.: 008425WJ-KM, Windjammerfor WKD-KMCatalog No.: 008426DA-AK, Elastic suspensionfor two AK ...Catalo
95KM 100Application HintsFor recording situations where the microphonemust remain “invisible”.KM 120• MS-Stereo microphone (in combination withthe KM
96KM 130KM 120KM 131KM 140KM 143KM 145measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4), tolerance ±2 dB
97KM 100KM 150KM 130 withSBK 130KM 131 withSBK 130Technical Data KM 120 KM 130 KM 131 KM 140 KM 143 KM 145 KM 150Acoustical operating principle ...
98® Neumann is a registered trademark of the Georg Neumann GmbH in certain countries.
www.neumann.com99Product InformationDummy HeadKU 100
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