Neumann Sound for Sennheiser Wireless Systems
The KK 104 A is a premium quality capsule head for Sennheiser Spectera and EW-D / EW-DX / Digital 6000/9000 handheld transmitters. Its precision manufactured condenser capsule offers transparent Neumann sound, combined with the freedom of wireless operation and all the virtues of a rugged stage microphone: excellent pop protection, enormous SPL capability, suppression of handling noise and high feedback resistance.
Studio Quality for Wireless Systems
The KK 104 A is the successor to Neumann’s acclaimed KK 204 capsule head for Sennheiser wireless systems. Among its improvements are a more elegant form factor and noticeably reduced handling noise.
The KK 104 A uses the same capsule technology as Neumann’s highly successful, award-winning KMS series of wired stage microphones. While most stage microphones use dynamic capsules, the KK 104 A 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 A possesses the ruggedness required for stage use, thus refuting the myth that condenser microphones must be “fragile”. The KK 104 A can stand enormous sound pressure levels without clipping, and its tight, frequency-independent cardioid pattern ensures high gain before feedback. The KK 104 A has a much smoother frequency response than dynamic microphones and an airy top-end. Compared to dynamic microphones, the Neumann KK 104 A 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 A 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.
Compared to the KK 105 A (supercardioid), the KK 104 A (cardioid) offers a slightly more open sound and is more forgiving regarding positioning and head movements. It is thus the perfect capsule for expressive singers.
The KK 104 A is designed for vocals and speech on stage and in other feedback-prone environments. The KK 104 A is suited for in-ear monitoring as well as conventional monitoring systems.
- Neumann sound for Sennheiser Spectera and EW-D / EW-DX / Digital 6000/9000 Systems
- Tight cardioid pattern without off-axis coloration
- Feedback resistant, high rejection of rearward sound (180°)
- Unaffected by extreme sound pressure levels
- Integrated shock mount and pop protection
- Easy cleaning
| Directional Pattern | Cardioid |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 50 kohm | 3 mV/Pa ≅ –50.5 dBV ± 1 dB |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | 20 dB-A |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted¹⁾ (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 74 dB |
| Maximum SPL for THD < 0.5%²⁾ | 154 dB |
| Equivalent noise level, CCIR | 31 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR¹⁾ (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 63 dB |
| Weight | 184 / 187 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Length | 80 mm |
| Operating temperature range: | 0 °C - +70 °C (32 °F - 158 °F) |
| Storage temperature range: | −20 °C - +70 °C (−4 °F - 158 °F) |
| Humidity range: | max. 90 % at +20 °C |
| Compatible transmitters | Sennheiser Spectera and EW-D / EW-DX / Digital 6000/9000 Systems |
1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2) measured as equivalent electrical input signal
Diagrams
Product Diagram // KK 104 A
KK 104 A
Color nickel
CAT. NO. 008734
- -1x KK 104 A
- 1x Padded nylon case
- 1x Safety guide
- 1x Quick guide
KK 104 A bk
Color black
CAT. NO. 008735
- -1x KK 104 A bk
- 1x Padded nylon case
- 1x Safety guide
- 1x Quick guide
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