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Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)

Shotgun Microphone
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
  • Neumann KMR 82 i (Nickel)
EUR 1869.00
Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany
shotgun microphone with a very directional characteristic

The classic shotgun in the long run, with switchable high-and low-pass filter. High sides and back ratio and no distortions.

Description

The KMR 82 is a shotgun microphone with a high directivity that remains within the acceptance angle independent of the frequency.

The advantage is that a sound source, for example an actor on stage, will not change its apparent tonal balance when moving within this area.

Applications

Shotgun microphones are particularly useful in recording situations where a microphone cannot be positioned within the desired distance of the sound source to produce a sufficiently loud signal level.

Typical applications are film and video recordings, where the microphone should not appear in the picture.

The KMR 82 is very often used on stage.

Acoustic features

In principle, Neumann shotgun microphones use a combination of a pressure gradient transducer and an interference tube. If the wavelength of the frequency is longer than the tube length, the microphones work as pressure gradient transducers. At higher frequencies they operate as interference transducers for lateral sound. Off-axis sound sources are picked up with reduced level, but without coloration.

Therefore, the microphones are well suited to record individual instruments of an orchestra. The pickup areas of several shotgun microphones may even overlap as, for example, during recordings on a large stage, without causing any problem.

The KMR 82 is less sensitive to wind and pop noise when compared to the KM 150 miniature microphone with a similar high directivity. The shotgun microphone features extremely low self noise, good impulse response, and high output level.

Polar patterns

The KMR 82 is a shotgun microphone with a very directional characteristic.

The microphone capsule is positioned inside a housing tube that is acoustically open but has a high flow resistance. The directional pattern of the microphone is lobe shaped. The attenuation of lateral sound is practically independent of the frequency. The KMR 82 has a frequency independent directivity within a pickup angle of 45° for audio signals that determine the tonal balance of the program material.

Filter

Between 2 kHz and 15 kHz the KMR 82 has a boost to compensate for HF transmission losses in air when recording distant sound sources. This may overemphasize any sibilance if the microphone is used close-up. Therefore, a two-position slide switch allows to select the setting that is best for balanced upper frequencies.

The KMR 82 has a high-pass filter to suppress subsonic interference. The cutoff frequency may be raised to 120 Hz ( - 3 dB) with a built-in two-position slide switch.

Use on location

The shotgun microphone features very high output capability and a remarkably low self-noise level.

Its low power consumption, light weight, and low sensitivity to wind and handling noise, makes it an ideal tool for news gathering on location.

Small dimensions, together with a balanced center of gravity, make handling easy without any whiplash effect.

However, when on location and during strong wind conditions, we recommend using an additional wind screen (included as standard accessory). The wind screen is made of polyurethane foam and also serves as soft padding of the microphone in its leather carrying case.

For mobile use a handle and an elastic suspension are available.

Attributes

Product Dimensions
Depth 70mm
Width 90mm
Height 430mm
Product Details
Product Number 106957
Brand Neumann
Series KMR (Kleinmembran Richtrohr)
Category Shotgun Microphone
Brand Category Neumann - Shotgun Microphones
Relevancy rank 8 of 22
Date April 2008
Dimension
Weight 0.66kg
Box Depth 522mm
Box Width 90mm
Box Height 218mm
Gross Weight 1.125kg

Properties

Acoustical operating principle Interference transducer
Directional pattern Supercardioid/lobe
Frequency range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 21 mV/Pa
Rated impedance 150 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) 23 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) 12 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 71 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 82 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2) 128 dB
Maximum output voltage 2.6 dBu
Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted) 116 dB
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 0.7 mA
Matching connector XLR3F
Weight 250 g
Diameter 21 mm
Length 395 mm

- Weight: 0.660kg
- Height: 430mm
- Width: 90mm
- Depth: 70mm

Brand

Neumann was founded in Germany and is celebrated for its pioneering work in microphone technology, producing iconic studio microphones like the U47 and U87. Acquired by Sennheiser in 1991, it continues to excel in producing high-quality audio equipment widely used in the recording and broadcasting industry, known for its exceptional sound quality and precision.
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