The KM 185 is a state-of-the-art small diaphragm condenser microphone with a tight, frequency-independent hypercardioid polar pattern. Its very natural, transparent sound with low self-noise and high SPL capability have made the KM 185 a worldwide stage and studio standard for many applications ranging from classical piano to heavy metal drums.
Despite its attractive pricing, the KM 185 offers state-of-the-art Neumann engineering. Its hypercardioid pattern is frequency-independent; rejection of rearward sound (120°) is excellent, even at low frequencies. In practical usage, there is no sound coloration over a wide pickup angle, which is crucial in multi-microphone setups and for precise stereo/surround imaging. The KM 185’s frequency response is very smooth and linear with a slight treble lift around 10 kHz for added brilliance. Its innovative transformerless head amplifier offers a wide dynamic range of 127 dB and is carefully designed to maintain the capsule’s sonic integrity. The KM 185 has a very low self-noise of only 15 dB-A and can handle high sound pressure levels of up to 142 dB free from distortion. Due to its low impedance output stage, the KM 185 can drive long cable runs of up to 300 meters (1000 feet) without transmission losses.
<h2>APPLICATIONS</h2>
The KM 185 is a universal microphone for studio and stage applications. Its transparent sound makes the KM 185 a superb microphone for acoustic instruments, such as piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass, violin, cello, wind instruments, drums and percussion. Its high rejection at 120° without off-axis coloration makes the KM 185 a perfect problem solver in demanding applications, such as recording the snare drum while suppressing spill from the hi-hat. Although the KM 185 is not specially optimized for the human voice, it is often used for classical vocals and whenever sonic authenticity is paramount. Due to its small size, the KM 185 is visually unobtrusive and well suited to TV and radio applications.
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<li>Uniform hypercardioid pattern without off-axis coloration</li>
<li>High suppression of unwanted sound</li>
<li>Linear frequency response with a slight treble lift</li>
<li>Low self-noise (15 dB-A)</li>
<li>Low impedance output for long cable runs without transmission losses</li>
<li>Compact size, visually unobtrusive</li>
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Neumann KM 185 Condenser Instrument Microphone — premium professional audio gear engineered for performers, DJs, and audio professionals who demand exceptional sound, reliability and versatility. With advanced DSP, a high-output Class-D amplifier and modern connectivity, it delivers powerful, clear audio for any live sound, studio or event application.
| Brand | Generic |
| Category | Wired Microphones |
| SKU | KM185E |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
| Warranty | Official Brand Warranty |
| Shipping | Pan-India, 2–4 days |
Absolutely. This unit is engineered for live performances, events, DJ setups and installations — delivering powerful, clear, road-ready audio for venues of every size.
It offers professional connectivity including combo XLR/TRS inputs and an XLR pass-thru, so you can chain multiple units and connect mixers, mics and instruments with ease.
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