The KM 183 is a state-of-the-art small diaphragm condenser microphone with a frequency-independent omnidirectional polar pattern. Its very natural, transparent sound with very low self-noise and high SPL capability have made the KM 183 a worldwide studio standard for many applications ranging from classical piano to heavy metal drums. Features: - Omnidirectional polar pattern with excellent off-axis behavior - Diffuse-field equalized - Pressure transducer with unlimited bass response - Very low self-noise (13 dB-A) - Transformerless circuitry - Compact size, visually unobtrusive