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Description
Introducing the Neumann KMS 105 Wireless Microphone, a handheld condenser mic tailor-made for vocalists who demand precision and clarity. Engineered with an advanced supercardioid polar pattern, it ensures focused vocal pick-up while minimizing off-axis sounds, making it perfect for live performances and studio recordings.
The KMS 105 is not your average microphone. It features a unique four-layer acoustic filter that doubles as a pop filter and shock mount. This advanced filter effectively blocks plosive and handling noises, providing a clear, detailed sound that's devoid of any audio artifacts.
Its frequency response is specifically optimized for the human voice, enabling it to capture vocal nuances with an unparalleled degree of accuracy. This feature gives the KMS 105 an edge over typical dynamic handheld mics, offering superior high-end clarity and resolution of detail.
Despite its advanced features, this microphone is lightweight and sturdy, designed to withstand the rigors of the road. With the included stand clamp and optional elastic suspension, the KMS 105 is ready to deliver Neumann's signature sound to stages around the globe.
Key Features:
- Supercardioid polar pattern for focused vocal pick-up and excellent feedback rejection
- Four-layer acoustic filter blocks plosives and handling noise
- Extended frequency response optimized for the human voice
- Lightweight and robust design for on-stage durability
- Transformerless output for pure signal transmission
- Provides excellent transparency for vocals/speech
- Set includes stand clamp for secure mounting
- Low self-noise for optimal use with in-ear monitoring systems
- Uncolored off-axis response for high gain before feedback
- Excellent stage condenser for feedback-prone environments
- High SPL capabilities and low handling noise for professional use.
Owner's manual
Neumann KMS 105 Wireless Microphone User ManualProduct specs
| Microphone Type | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Max SPL | 150dB |
| Output Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 76dB (A weighted) |
| Self Noise | 18dB (A weighted) |
| Connector | XLR |
| Dimensions | 7" x 1.8" |
| Weight | 0.66 lbs. |
| Included Accessories | Stand Clamp, Microphone Pouch |
FAQs
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What is the polar pattern of the Neumann KMS 105 microphone?
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The Neumann KMS 105 features a supercardioid polar pattern, which provides excellent isolation from other sound sources on stage and minimizes feedback.
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Is the Neumann KMS 105 suitable for live vocal performances?
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Yes, the Neumann KMS 105 is specifically designed for live vocal performances, offering clear sound and feedback rejection, making it ideal for stage use.
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Does the Neumann KMS 105 microphone require phantom power?
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Yes, the Neumann KMS 105 is a condenser microphone and requires phantom power, typically supplied by mixers or audio interfaces via an XLR cable.
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What is the frequency response of the Neumann KMS 105?
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The Neumann KMS 105 has a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, capturing a wide range of vocal frequencies with clarity and detail.
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How does the Neumann KMS 105 handle high sound pressure levels?
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The Neumann KMS 105 can handle a maximum sound pressure level of 150dB, making it suitable for loud environments without distortion.
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Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional clarity and detail in vocals, even in challenging acoustic environments
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Smooth midrange response with transparent highs for a studio-like sound
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Adds a unique Neumann warmth to vocals, enhancing softness and sweetness
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Superior noise rejection with effective supercardioid polar pattern
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Suitable for both live performances and studio recordings
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Durable build with low handling noise and self-noise
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No need for extensive EQ adjustments; naturally balanced sound
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Excellent for high-end vocal performances and professional use
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Effective at reducing background and off-center acoustic interference
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Versatile, works well on acoustic and amplified instruments
CONS
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High sensitivity can lead to feedback issues in live settings
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Exposes vocal flaws, not suitable for untrained singers
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Requires phantom power, not ideal for all setups
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Price may be prohibitive for casual users
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Susceptible to handling and plosive noise without careful technique
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Some users report issues with electronic components and reliability
Owner Insights
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Features and functionality
Comparisons
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The KMS 104 is considered more universal due to its smoother frequency response compared to the KMS 105, which can be sibilant.
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DPA handhelds are noted for better directivity and ease of EQ compared to the KMS 105, though they require more EQ adjustments.
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The Sennheiser MD441U offers a tighter polar pattern and is preferred for heavy transient sounds like drums and bass amps over the KMS 105.
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The MD441U's dynamic capsule design leads to higher distortion and damped transient response compared to the KMS 105's condenser capsule.
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Use cases and applications
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Ideal for quiet stages or TV performances with in-ear monitors; not recommended for small or loud stages due to bleed issues.
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Though primarily for vocals, some users have successfully tested the KMS 105 with spoken word, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar amps.
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The KMS 105 is effective for high vocals and overhead percussion like congas and vibes, but less suitable for drums.
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User experience
Setup and maintenance
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Phantom power is often misunderstood; buyers should ensure availability at venues as the KMS 105 requires it despite being a handheld mic.
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Build quality
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Reports suggest that the KMS 105 can dull slowly over time, potentially requiring capsule changes to maintain high-frequency performance.
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Used for live vocals since the Come Away With Me Tour. It is mentioned by production manager and FOH engineer Lee Moro in this October 1, 2002 Mix Online interview.
Norah Jones' two vocal mics — she sings a few songs at a Wurlitzer electric piano — are Neumann KMS 105s. “A 58 will always work, but once I got a little bit of money in the budget, I got the Neumanns,” says Moro. “I didn't have them in Europe, but I decided I really needed them.”
The KMS 105 is also mentioned by Moro in this August 1, 2007 Electronic Musician interview about the Not Too Late Tour, specifying a wireless model and its reduced use since the addition of a Sennheiser RF system.
“We still have high praise for the wireless KMS 105, although we’re not using it as much because there’s not as much movement,” says Moro. That’s mainly because, unlike previous tours, Jones rarely has her hands free. “Norah plays guitar a lot on this tour, and the backup singer, Daru Odo, is also playing bass when Lee Alexander, the bass player, is playing guitar. So we put everybody on Sennheiser wireless instrument systems, which makes things a lot easier.”
Jones continued using the KMS 105 during the 2010 The Fall Tour, as stated by FOH engineer Brett Dicus in this January 26, 2010 Music Gear Review interview.
To convey that indescribable quality, FOH engineer Brett Dicus continues to rely on a Neumann KMS 104 cardioid or 105 super cardioid microphone, with a backline of Sennheiser Evolution wired microphones and wireless personal monitors for her band.
Brett Dicus uses the microphones to deliver a sound that is as close to studio quality as possible. With Jones' natural airy and sibilant voice, he needs the microphone to have the most life-like and natural high-end possible. "Bother microphones deliver the signature Neumann studio sound with the robust handling required for a live performance" Dicus said of the KMS 104 and 105. "Above all else, the most critical sound reinforcement tool that we bring with us to every date is Norah's Neumann vocal microphone."
Norah has been using a Neumann microphone or capsule with Sennheiser Wireless RF transmitters for almost her entire touring career, a career that spans four albums and most of the globe. Dicus returned to KS 105's from a brief stint using Shure SM 58's "because that was all that was available for a little while." Norah used KMS 105's all the way back on her "Come Away with Me" tour for their high-gain and clean sound to amplify Jones' quiet vocals. Now they're making use of that gain with Jones' new, grittier sound. Gritty, here, is a loose term, as the record itself sounds perfectly clean, but there's that hint of dirt that makes me feel like I'm listening to an old 45 with a just slightly overdriven old Neve board. It's really a great new sound with the same equipment that shows some creativity on her team's part.
Another The Fall Tour mention by Dicus of the KMS 105 can be found in this February 2, 2010 Front of House Magazine interview.
Depending on the acoustical circumstances, Jones sings into a Neumann KMS 104 cardioid or a KMS 105 super-cardioid. Both microphones deliver the Neumann studio sound with the handling required for a live performance. "Above all else, the most critical sound reinforcement tool that we bring with us to every date is Norah's Neumann vocal microphone," said Dicus. "She's been using some variant of a Neumann microphone or a Neumann capsule with a Sennheiser RF transmitter for almost all of her touring career. On those rare occasions where we're asked to use something else, we miss the studio-quality high-end and lifelike sibilance that we get ‘out of the box' with the KMS 104/105."
Used in his "Live in London" record as well as Dublin, this seemed to be Leonard's go to live mic.
I use a Neumann 105 for vocals onstage, and for my EP I used a Neumann M149. I don’t have a standard guitar mic for in the studio, and when I mic my guitar live I usually just use a 57 or 58.
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