Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Tighter than cardioid with a rear lobe. Place wedges off to the sides, not directly behind.
Product detailSKU #1274034486250
NeumannKMS 105 Microphone Condenser Vocal Microphone - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Handheld supercardioid condenser for live vocals. For singers who want studio detail on stage and have phantom power at the desk.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on loud stages with wedge monitors
- Singers wanting more top-end detail than a dynamic
- Touring vocalists needing a consistent mic every night
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Desks or interfaces without 48V phantom power
- Rough handling and drop-prone stage use
- Studio work where a stand-mount condenser fits better
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
150 dB max SPL
Huge headroom for a vocal mic. Belted vocals inches from the grille will not overload it.
Detail 03
Integrated multi-stage pop filter
Plosives are handled inside the grille. No external pop screen needed for handheld work.
Detail 04
Internal elastic suspension
Built-in shockmount cuts handling rumble, so grip changes and cable knocks stay out of the mix.
Detail 05
Transformerless output, 50 ohms
Drives long stage cable runs without losing high end or picking up extra noise.
Detail 06
Hardened steel grille
Survives stage life. The multi-layer gauze also blocks breath moisture from the capsule.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires +48V phantom from the console — many stage mixers need it switched on per channel
- 02Ships with a pouch, not a hard case
- 03A condenser on stage picks up more bleed than a dynamic; watch monitor levels
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the KMS 105 need phantom power?
Yes. It requires +48V phantom power over the XLR connection. Most live consoles and interfaces supply it, often as a per-channel switch.
02Do I need a separate pop filter?
No. A multi-stage acoustic filter is built into the grille, which is why it works handheld without an external screen.
03How should I position monitors with it?
It is supercardioid, so the deepest rejection is at the sides rather than straight behind. Angle wedges away from the rear axis.
04What is included?
A microphone pouch and stand mount. There is no hard carrying case or cable in the box.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Housing Material
- Metal
- Available Colors
- Black, Nickel
4 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 50 ohms
- Output Type
- Transformerless
- Power Requirement
- +48V phantom power
- Connector
- XLR
3 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- 1.8 inch
- Length
- 7 inch
- Weight
- 0.66
4 detailsIn the box
- Stand Mount
- ✓ Included
- Case or Gig Bag
- Microphone pouch
- Carrying Case
- Microphone pouch
- Shockmount
- Internal elastic suspension
9 detailsOther
- Capsule Type
- Condenser
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 76 dB (A-weighted)
- Model
- KMS 105
- Pop Filter
- Integrated multi-stage acoustic filter
- Maximum SPL
- 150dB
- Self Noise
- 18 dB (A-weighted)
- Microphone Type
- Condenser
- Product Type
- Handheld vocal microphone
- Grille
- Hardened steel with multi-layer wire gauze filter
