Neumann Kms-105 for the studio
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Neumann Kms-105 for the studio
I am curious what results folks have had recording with this mic, which is cheaper than the "studio" Neumann mics, and why it is considered a "live" mic (I can only think it's because of it pickup pattern), and not a studio mic. It gets such raves.
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Matched with the right voice, it can speak like any microphone, given the chance, will speak. Borrow one and see what you get...
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It's considered a live mic because it is designed for handheld use - just try that with a U87 
It gets its rave reviews because it is being compared to mic's which are used in a similar manner - SM58's for example - and in that case it blows most of the competition out of the water both sound- and price-wise (there are others however...).
In the studio, it has its uses, but just because it has a Neumann badge means nothing - in most cases the KMS105 won't hold a candle to the higher-end large diaphragm mic's (like the U87).
It is a decent super (or hyper?) cardioid condenser microphone and it would be useful in any case where such a mic would come in handy. If you have a small live room and you want to record the singer live with the band, or if you have a singing guitarist and you need the narrower pickup pattern to get more isolation on the voice, or if the singer is just one of those types who performs best holding the mic, this mic could be just the ticket.
It gets its rave reviews because it is being compared to mic's which are used in a similar manner - SM58's for example - and in that case it blows most of the competition out of the water both sound- and price-wise (there are others however...).
In the studio, it has its uses, but just because it has a Neumann badge means nothing - in most cases the KMS105 won't hold a candle to the higher-end large diaphragm mic's (like the U87).
It is a decent super (or hyper?) cardioid condenser microphone and it would be useful in any case where such a mic would come in handy. If you have a small live room and you want to record the singer live with the band, or if you have a singing guitarist and you need the narrower pickup pattern to get more isolation on the voice, or if the singer is just one of those types who performs best holding the mic, this mic could be just the ticket.
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