Neumann KMS 105 Supercardioid Handheld Condenser Vocal Microphone - Nickel

Neumann KMS 105 Supercardioid Stage Condenser Vocal Microphone (Nickel)

The Neumann KMS 105 is a premium handheld condenser vocal microphone engineered to deliver the renowned sound quality of Neumann studio microphones in demanding live performance environments. Designed for professional vocalists, broadcasters, presenters, and live sound engineers, the KMS 105 combines exceptional vocal transparency, a precision supercardioid pickup pattern, and rugged construction to provide outstanding performance on stage and in broadcast applications.

Featuring a true condenser capsule and advanced transformerless electronics, the KMS 105 captures vocals with remarkable detail, natural dynamics, and excellent transient response. Its frequency-independent supercardioid polar pattern delivers superior feedback rejection while maintaining consistent off-axis performance, making it an excellent choice for concerts, theatres, houses of worship, touring productions, and professional presentations.

Studio-Quality Vocal Performance on Stage

Unlike conventional dynamic stage microphones, the KMS 105 employs a precision condenser capsule that reproduces vocals with exceptional clarity and realism. The microphone captures subtle vocal nuances while maintaining a smooth frequency response and airy high-frequency detail, allowing performers to deliver expressive performances with minimal equalization.

Its superior transient response provides outstanding speech intelligibility and natural vocal reproduction, ensuring every performance is heard with exceptional accuracy.

Precision Supercardioid Polar Pattern

The KMS 105 features a frequency-independent supercardioid pickup pattern that offers outstanding isolation of the primary sound source while minimizing unwanted ambient noise and stage spill. The highly controlled directivity provides excellent gain before feedback, making the microphone ideal for professional monitoring systems and high-volume live performances.

• Frequency-independent supercardioid polar pattern.
• Outstanding feedback resistance.
• Excellent rejection of rear-stage noise.
• Natural off-axis frequency response.
• Optimized for handheld vocal applications.

Built for Professional Live Performance

Designed to withstand the rigours of professional touring, the KMS 105 features a durable metal body and a hardened steel grille with an integrated multi-layer pop protection system. This design effectively minimizes plosive sounds while protecting the condenser capsule from moisture and contaminants without affecting audio quality.

The microphone also incorporates advanced mechanical isolation that significantly reduces handling noise, allowing performers complete freedom of movement on stage.

Transformerless Electronics for Clean Audio

Neumann's transformerless output circuitry delivers exceptionally clean audio with low distortion, wide dynamic range, and excellent immunity to electromagnetic interference. Its low output impedance enables reliable operation over long microphone cable runs without compromising signal integrity.

• Transformerless output circuitry.
• Low distortion audio performance.
• Wide dynamic range.
• Balanced professional XLR output.
• Reliable long-distance signal transmission.

Optimized for Close Vocal Applications

The KMS 105 incorporates a fixed low-cut filter that compensates for proximity effect during close microphone use, maintaining balanced bass response while preserving vocal clarity. This allows performers to work close to the microphone without excessive low-frequency buildup.

With a maximum sound pressure level of 150 dB SPL, the microphone handles everything from delicate vocal passages to powerful stage performances while maintaining clean, distortion-free audio reproduction.

Professional Applications

• Live vocal performances.
• Concert touring.
• Broadcast production.
• Television presentations.
• Corporate events.
• Houses of worship.
• Theatre productions.
• Podcasting and voice recording.
• Home recording.
• Percussion instruments.
• Saxophone.
• Trumpet and trombone.
• Acoustic guitar.
• Guitar amplifier cabinets.

Key Features

• Professional handheld condenser vocal microphone.
• Nickel finish.
• Studio-quality Neumann condenser capsule.
• Frequency-independent supercardioid polar pattern.
• Excellent vocal transparency and detail.
• Outstanding feedback rejection.
• Integrated multi-layer pop protection.
• Very low handling noise.
• Transformerless output circuitry.
• Maximum SPL of 150 dB.
• Balanced 3-pin XLR output.
• Professional touring construction.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Neumann KMS 105?

The Neumann KMS 105 combines the legendary sound quality of Neumann studio microphones with the durability and reliability required for professional live performance. Its true condenser capsule, precision supercardioid pickup pattern, exceptional feedback rejection, integrated pop protection, low handling noise, and transformerless electronics make it an outstanding choice for performers, presenters, broadcasters, and audio professionals seeking uncompromising live vocal performance.