Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Focuses on sound captured with the listed cardioid directional pattern.
Product detailSKU #1274034486236
NeumannKM 184 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Matte Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact cardioid condenser microphone built for detailed, clear capture of acoustic instruments, percussion, strings, and vocals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Project and professional studios
- Recording acoustic instruments, percussion, strings, and vocals
- Location recording where a lightweight microphone is useful
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need a pickup pattern other than cardioid
- Setups without 48 V phantom-power supply voltage
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Transformerless circuitry
The description states it provides a clear, uncolored signal path.
Detail 03
138 dB maximum SPL
The specified maximum SPL for 0.5% THD is 138 dB.
Detail 04
15 mV/Pa sensitivity
Specified at 1 kHz into 1 kohm.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It uses a cardioid directional pattern.
- 02It requires 48 V ± 4 V supply voltage and uses an XLR 3F connector.
- 03The listed maximum SPL for 0.5% THD is 138 dB.
- 04Listed dimensions are 4.2 in. (107 mm) long and 0.86 in. (22 mm) in diameter.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickup pattern does the KM 184 use?
It uses a cardioid directional pattern.
02What sources is it described for?
Acoustic instruments, percussion, strings, and vocals.
03What power supply voltage is specified?
48 V ± 4 V.
04What connector does it use?
XLR 3F.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Rated impedance
- 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance
- 1,000 ohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum output voltage
- 10dBu
- Matching connectors
- XLR 3F
- Supply voltage
- 48V ± 4V
18 detailsOther
- S/N ratio CCIR 468-3
- 72dB
- Category Source
- detail
- Frequency range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1 kohm
- 15 mV/Pa*
- Directional pattern
- Cardioid
- Acoustical operating principle
- Pressure/Pressure gradient transducer
- Korena Special
- false
- Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651
- 13dB-A
- Weight
- approx. 80 g
- Current consumption
- 3.2 mA
- Tier
- new
- Length
- 4.2", 107 mm
- Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3
- 22dB
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%
- 138dB
- Source Id
- site51274034486236
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651
- 81dB
- Diameter
- .86", 22 mm
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