Product Overview

The KMS 105 bk is the internationally recognized standard for first-class vocal reproduction on stage. While traditional stage microphones rely on dynamic capsules, the KMS 105 bk utilizes a true condenser capsule to capture the full frequency range and transient detail of the human voice. Its tight supercardioid pattern is a specialist at suppressing sound from the entire $180^{\circ}$ hemisphere behind the microphone, making it the ultimate tool for singers using loud floor monitors or performing in front of high-decibel bands.

Product Description

Studio Transparency for Live Artists:

The KMS 105 bk allows vocalists to take the "Neumann Sound" out of the recording booth and into the spotlight. It offers a much smoother frequency response and a more "airy" top-end than typical handheld mics. This results in effortless intelligibility—you’ll find you need far less EQ at the board because the microphone captures a naturally balanced, high-definition signal from the start.

Extreme Feedback Resistance & Isolation:

Thanks to its highly consistent supercardioid polar pattern, the KMS 105 bk offers incredible gain-before-feedback. It is particularly ideal for artists using in-ear monitoring (IEM) systems, as the lack of off-axis coloration and superior rear-noise rejection ensures a clean, dry vocal feed with minimal stage bleed.

Innovative 4-Layer Pop Shielding:

Neumann’s advanced acoustic engineering is on full display with the KMS 105's multi-stage pop filter. Using a series of hardened steel wire gauzes, it effectively eliminates plosive "P" and "T" sounds and wind noise without the muffling effects of traditional foam. This ensures sibilants remain natural and the capsule’s directivity stays precise even in the low-frequency range.

Tour-Ready Durability:

Despite its high-end laboratory performance, the KMS 105 bk is built for the road. It features a thick-walled metal housing to protect the internal electronics from handling noise and physical shocks. The Matte Black finish is not only scratch-resistant but also prevents distracting light reflections under intense stage or TV studio lighting.

Key Features

• Studio-Grade Condenser Capsule: Captures fine vocal nuances with high-end "air."

• Supercardioid Pickup Pattern: Maximum rejection of side/rear noise for loud stages.

• Matte Black (bk) Finish: Professional non-reflective coating for stage and TV.

• High SPL Capability: Handles up to 150 dB without clipping or distortion.

• Fixed High-Pass Filter: A built-in $120\text{ Hz}$ filter compensates for the proximity effect.

• Transformerless Circuitry: Low self-noise and high integrity over long cable runs.

   

Applications

• Live Lead Vocals: The go-to choice for singers in Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Classical.

• In-Ear Monitoring: Provides the high-resolution, isolated signal required for IEMs.

• Broadcasting & Voiceovers: Studio-quality detail for on-air speech and "unplugged" sessions.

• Home Recording: Excellent for capturing a "dry" sound in acoustically untreated rooms.

Technical Specifications