Product Overview

The Neumann KK 204 (008651) represents a high-end collaboration between two industry leaders. Finished in classic Satin Nickel, this capsule head is based on the award-winning KMS 104 wired stage microphone. It is designed to provide the same acoustic precision and emotional intimacy found in Neumann's studio condensers, now optimized for the high-pressure environment of live touring and broadcasting. With its professional cardioid pattern, it offers the perfect balance of vocal presence and stage-noise rejection.

Product Description

Studio Sound on the Big Stage:

For decades, Neumann has been the gold standard in the studio. The KK 204 brings that same high-resolution audio to wireless performance. Unlike standard dynamic capsules, this true condenser capsule captures the finest nuances of a vocal performance—from the subtle breath of a ballad to the powerful transients of a rock anthem—with an "airy" top-end and a rich, detailed mid-range.

Precision Cardioid Control:

The KK 204 features a highly consistent cardioid polar pattern. This ensures that sound arriving from the rear ($180^{\circ}$) is effectively suppressed, providing massive gain-before-feedback. Even on loud stages with heavy monitor wedge presence, the KK 204 maintains a clean, isolated vocal signal, allowing front-of-house engineers to place the vocal "front and center" in the mix.

Engineered for the Handheld Experience:

To combat the common issues of handheld use, the KK 104 is equipped with an integrated, multi-stage pop protection system. This includes a hardened steel headgrille and internal foam layers that significantly reduce plosives (P and B sounds) and sibilance, all without muffling the high-frequency detail. Additionally, the internal shock-mount design keeps handling noise to an absolute minimum, ensuring your performance is free from mechanical thumps.

Perfect Synergy with Sennheiser Wireless:

The KK 204 is designed to thread directly onto all Sennheiser handheld transmitters from the evolution wireless (G3/G4), 2000 Series, Digital 6000, and Digital 9000 series. This seamless integration allows you to maintain your reliable Sennheiser RF infrastructure while significantly elevating the audio quality of your vocal chain.

Key Features

• Iconic Neumann Sound: Studio-grade transparency for wireless Sennheiser transmitters.

• Cardioid Polar Pattern: Excellent feedback rejection and isolation from stage bleed.

• 150 dB Max SPL: Handles extreme vocal volumes without clipping or distortion.

• Advanced Pop Protection: Multi-layer mesh design effectively manages plosives and moisture.

• Ultra-Low Handling Noise: Precision internal suspension protects against mechanical vibration.

• Premium Build: Hardened steel construction in a timeless Satin Nickel finish.

   

Applications

• Live Touring: The first choice for lead vocalists who need elite audio quality on stage.

• Broadcasting & TV: Ideal for presenters and musical guests where visual elegance and audio clarity are required.

• High-End House of Worship: Provides natural, intelligible speech and vocal reproduction.

• Professional Recording: Suitable for live-streaming and high-definition concert recordings.

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