Neumann KMS 105
Best professional vocal microphone for demanding live performances.
This is the gold standard for bringing studio-grade vocal clarity to the stage. It trades the rugged, forgiving nature of a standard dynamic mic for a sensitive condenser design that demands better mic technique, but rewards you with unmatched detail and presence in a dense live mix.
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Who it's for
- Professional vocalists and sound engineers prioritizing sonic excellence
- Live performers and sound technicians in challenging acoustic environments
- Touring musicians and production teams needing reliable, quiet performance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious artists and venues with limited equipment budgets
- Musicians using basic setups or without dedicated phantom power sources
- Performers in very harsh outdoor or unpredictable touring conditions
Performance breakdown
Vocal Clarity
Studio-grade transparency brings unmatched detail to live vocal performances.
Feedback Rejection
Supercardioid pattern maintains stability even in high-volume stage environments.
Build Durability
Thick-walled metal housing withstands the rigors of constant touring.
Off-Axis Response
Maintains natural, uncolored sound even when the singer moves off-center.
SPL Handling
Easily manages high sound pressure levels without introducing unwanted distortion.
Plosive Control
Integrated shielding effectively tames harsh consonants without compromising high-end air.
Key Specs
Acoustical operating principle
Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
4.5 mV/Pa
Rated impedance
50 ohms
Rated load impedance
1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR
28 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
18 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL)
66 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL)
76 dB
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