Neumann KK 104 Cardioid Microphone Capsule




Neumann KK 104 Cardioid Microphone Capsule
KK 104 S — Neumann KMS 104 cardioid capsule for use with Sennheiser SKM 5200 handheld transmitter, nickel. Article No 008534
KK 104 S-BK —Neumann KMS 104 cardioid condenser capsule for use with Sennheiser SKM 5200 handheld transmitter, black. Article No 008533
KK 104 U — Cardioid condenser capsule head for wireless systems with Shure interface, nickel. Article No 008720
KK 104 U BK —Cardioid condenser capsule head for wireless systems with Shure interface, black. Article No 008721
Cardioid condenser capsule head for 3rd party* (KK 104 U) and Sennheiser SKM 5000 and 5200( KK 104 S) handheld wireless systems
Cardioid pattern with high feedback resistance
Studio grade Neumann condenser capsule
NEUMANN SOUND ON STAGE. WIRELESS.
The KK 104 is a premium quality capsule head for handheld transmitters. Its precision manufactured condenser capsule offers true Neumann sound, combined with the freedom of wireless operation and all the virtues of a rugged stage microphone: excellent pop protection, enormous SPL capability, and high feedback resistance.
STUDIO QUALITY FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS
The KK 104 capsule head is based on Neumann’s highly successful, award-winning KMS series of wired stage microphones. While most stage microphones use dynamic capsules, the KK 104 is equipped with a true condenser capsule offering the superior clarity that made Neumann studio microphones famous all over the world. At the same time, the KK 104 possesses the ruggedness required for stage use, thus refuting the myth that condenser microphones must be “fragile”. The KK 104 can stand enormous sound pressure levels without clipping, and its tight, frequency-independent cardioid pattern ensures high gain before feedback. The KK 104 has a much smoother frequency response than dynamic microphones and an airy top-end. Compared to dynamic microphones, the Neumann KK 104 offers a vastly superior transient response, resulting in a more immediate, more emotional vocal sound. In practical terms: effortless intelligibility, without the usual EQ boosts – which further improves feedback resistance.
The KK 104 is optimized for close miking; a fixed low cut filter compensates for the proximity effect and ensures clear bass, even if the singer’s lips touch the microphone. The headgrille is made of hardened steel and features a highly effective internal pop screen which also keeps moisture away from the capsule, while controlling sibilance..
APPLICATIONS
Neumann capsule heads in combination with Sennheiser wireless systems have already proven their outstanding sound quality and reliability on some of the largest stages of the world, including international TV events, such as the Eurovision Song Contest. With the KK 104 U, Neumann premium sound is finally available to users of 3rd party* wireless systems, too.
Compared to the KK 104 (cardioid), the KK 105 (supercardioid) offers higher isolation and better rejection of unwanted sound from neighboring instruments, resulting in a very direct and intimate sound, even on crowded stages.
Neumann sound for 3rd party* wireless system
Tight supercardioid pattern without off-axis coloration
Feedback resistant, high rejection of rearward sound (120°)
Unaffected by extreme sound pressure levels
Integrated shock-mount and pop protection
Easy cleaning
KK 104 U Compatible transmitters:
Shure: Axient Digital, ULX-D, QLX-D, SLX-D Series
Sony: all models
Mipro: ACT Series
Lectrosonics: all models
KK 104 S Compatible Systems:
Sennheiser SKM 5000/5200 wireless systems