Maximum Flexibility in the Analog and Digital

Domains The combination of the capsule KK 120 with the output stage KM D is only one of the numerous options within the Neumann KM A/D small diaphragm microphone system.

The Neumann system KM A/D is a modular microphone system for even the most demanding applications. Eight different small diaphragm capsules (KK 120 … KK 185) may be combined with either an analog output stage (KM A) or a digital AES 42 output stage (KM D). All components are available in nickel or Nextel black (nx). A comprehensive range of accessories ensures adaptability to the most diverse fields of application.

Dealer Description

Compared to its predecessor, the Series KM 100, the new system KM A/D works with passive capsules, which are considerably smaller while retaining the proven acoustic design. New and advanced electronic components allow for many electroacoustic and operational advantages, such as reduced self-noise, an extended dynamic range, and very high electromagnetic immunity.

The modular concept permits the capsule to be detached and used at a distance from the output stage of up to 100 m (330 ft), connected via a special cable. For usual applications, the LC 4 cable is available with a length of 5 or 10 meters (ca. 16½ or 33 ft.). Alternatively, capsule extensions of various lengths, swivel capsule joints, and swivel stand mounts, etc. may be used for a flexible microphone setup. The analog and digital output stages have identical dimensions (diameter: 22 mm, length: 93 mm). All accessory parts may thus be combined with both output stages.

A lot of examples for using the accessory portfolio can be found here.

The Output Stages

The analog, transformerless output stage KM A operates with P48 phantom power. A switchable -10 dB preattenuation allows for sound pressure levels of up to 152 dB (depending on capsule type) without distortion artifacts.

The digital output stage KM D is compliant to the AES 42 standard and opens entirely new possibilities, unattainable in the analog domain. The integrated DSP permits remote control of microphone parameters, such as digital gain, preattenuation (6, 12, 18 dB) and low cut (0, 40, 80, 160). An integrated peak limiter and a compressor/limiter with an additional de-esser function protect the audio signal from overload. Neumann’s patented A/D-converter technology ensures a very high dynamic range of up to 122 dB-A across the entire digital production chain.

At any time the user may opt to work in the analog or digital domain, without the expense of a complete system change, simply by using the KM A or KM D output stage. More information on Neumann’s digital microphone technology is available here.

Two popular combinations are available as complete sets with capsule, output stage and swivel mount: KM 183 A nx and KM 184 A nx. Any other components are offered separately.

Compability with the Neumann KM 100 System

On special request, a mechanical adapter (AR 100 KA) can be supplied for use of older KM 100 capsules (AK series) with the KM A and KM D output stages.

Capsule KK 120

The KK 120 is a pressure gradient transducer with figure-8 characteristic, side-addressed. The figure-8 pattern is realized with a single 16 mm diaphragm. Thus, all sound field components reach the diaphragm directly. As a result, the frequency response curves and sensitivities for 0° and 180°are identical. The KK 120 capsule may be combined with other capsules/microphones for MS-stereo recording.

The digital Neumann microphone technology (Solution-D) will no longer be part of the Neumann product portfolio from 2021. Last order date for dealers will be 31 July 2020. After that, the products will be available as long as stock lasts. Service for all Solution-D hardware products is guaranteed until 31 Dec 2030.

The Remote Control Software (32 Bit, available also as VST plug-in) for the digital Neumann microphones is compatible with Windows 98SE – Windows 10 and Mac OS 8.6 – Mac OS X 10.14.6. There will be no further updates of the RCS software.

Diameter 24 mm
Noise 15 dB-A
Sensitivity 12 mV/Pa
Current consumption max. 150 mA (DDP)
Directional Pattern Figure-8, side-fire
Frequency Range 20 Hz...20 kHz
Matching connector XLR 3 F
Max. SPL 153 dB
S/N Ratio 79 dB
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Equivalent noise level, CCIR 25 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 15 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 69 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 79 dB
Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 0 dB gain, and 94 db SPL -41 dBFS
Maximum SPL at 0 dBFS (re. 94 dB SPL) 135 dB SPL
Maximum SPL with 18 dB preatt. (RCS) (re. 94 dB SPL) 153 dB SPL
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 69 dB
A/D conversion Neumann process (patented), 28-bit internal word length
Digital signal processing Fixed-point, variable internal word length 28 bits to 60 bits
Sampling rates 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
Output data format 24 bits as per AES/EBU (AES 3)
Latency: 44.1/48 kHz 41 samples
Latency: 88.2/96 kHz 49 samples
Latency: 176.4/192 kHz 99 samples
Synchronization: Free-running (non-synchronous operation), frequency stability ± 25 ppm
Synchronization: Synchronous operation, pulling range min. ± 100 ppm
Supply voltage range +7 V to +10.5 V

Diagrams

Figure 8 KK 120 + KM-A/KM-D

Figure 8 KK 120 + KM-A/KM-D Figure 8 KK 120 + KM-A/KM-D
TLM 49 Set

EA 2124 A mt

Shock Mount

EA 2124 A mt
TLM 49 Set

PS 15

Popscreen

PS 15
TLM 49 Set

WNS 120

Windscreen

WNS 120
TLM 49 Set

MF 2

Table Stand

MF 2
TLM 49 Set

MF 3

Table Stand

MF 3
TLM 49 Set

MF 4

Floor Stand

MF 4
TLM 49 Set

MF 5

Floor Stand

MF 5
TLM 49 Set

MZEF 8060

Vertical Bar

MZEF 8060
TLM 49 Set

MZEF 8120

Vertical Bar

MZEF 8120
TLM 49 Set

STV 4

Stand Extension

STV 4
TLM 49 Set

STV 20

Stand Extension

STV 20
TLM 49 Set

STV 40

Stand Extension

STV 40
TLM 49 Set

STV 60

Stand Extension

STV 60
TLM 49 Set

Z 26 mt

Shock mount

Z 26 mt
TLM 49 Set

MNV 21 mt

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 21 mt
TLM 49 Set

MNV 87

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 87
TLM 49 Set

MNV 100

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 100
TLM 49 Set

DS 120

Double Mount

DS 120
TLM 49 Set

MZGE 8000

Stand Mount

MZGE 8000
TLM 49 Set

MZGE 8002

Stand Mount

MZGE 8002
TLM 49 Set

SG 21 bk

Stand Mount

SG 21 bk
TLM 49 Set

SG 109

Stand Mount

SG 109
TLM 49 Set

SG 110 nx

Swivel Joint

SG 110 nx
TLM 49 Set

SGE 100

Stand Mount

SGE 100
TLM 49 Set

STH 100

Stereo Mount

STH 100
TLM 49 Set

STH 120

Stereo Mount

STH 120
TLM 49 Set

IC 3 mt

Microphone Cable

IC 3 mt
TLM 49 Set

LC 4

Microphone Cable

LC 4
TLM 49 Set

AR 100 KA

Capsule Adapter

AR 100 KA
TLM 49 Set

KVG 130 nx

Capsule Extension

KVG 130 nx
TLM 49 Set

KVG 160 nx

Capsule Extension

KVG 160 nx
TLM 49 Set

KVG 1120 nx

Capsule Extension

KVG 1120 nx
TLM 49 Set

KVG 130 KA nx

Capsule Extension

KVG 130 KA nx
TLM 49 Set

KVG 160 KA nx

Capsule Extension

KVG 160 KA nx
TLM 49 Set

KVG 1120 KA nx

Capsule Extension

KVG 1120 KA nx

KK 120

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 008589

KK 120
  • KK 120 Capsule Head
  • Wooden Box

KK 120 nx

Color nextel® black

CAT. NO. 008590

KK 120 nx
  • KK 120 nx Capsule Head
  • Wooden Box

KM D (48 kHz)

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 008579

KM D (48 kHz)
  • KM D Output Stage
  • Wooden Box

KM D nx (48 kHz)

Color nextel® black

CAT. NO. 008582

KM D nx (48 kHz)
  • Output Stage KM D nx
  • Wooden Box

Reviews

Totallly Digital - Live use of Neumann digital microphones, English
Prosound, 09/2008

What happened in Vegas, English
AudioPro International, 05/2008

Digital Workflows on the Seine, English
Digital Production, 04/2009

Digitale Workflows an der Seine, German
Digital Production, 04/2009

Digital microphones in use at NDR Television, English
Sound & Recording, 06/2009

Digitalmikrofone im Einsatz beim NDR-Fernsehen. German
Sound 6 Recording, 06/2009

Total Digital - Neumann Digitalmikrofone im Live-Einsatz, German
Prosound, 09/2008

Recording Session in The Menuhin Hall, English
Line Up, 09/2007

Digital Microphones? It can´t be done..., English
CX magazine, 06/2008

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