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The Definitive Neumann KM 184 Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Review date:<\/strong> February 2024
Current price per mic: <\/strong>Around $700-$800<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neumann KM 184 Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/td>Cons:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Incredible sound
Minimal off axis colouration
Versatility
Small size<\/td>		Expensive, particularly for a pair
Very sensitive to plosives<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Neumann KM 184 Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Neumann KM 184 is found in studios around the world.  This instrument mic can be used solo, or as part of a stereo pair. It\u2019s great for acoustic guitars, drum overheads, and small and large ensembles.  The KM 184 offers a reliable, classic sound that stretches back decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Neumann KM 184 is an end-address cardioid small-diaphragm condenser mic.  Often referred to as a pencil mics, these kinds of microphones are mostly used to record instruments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KM 184s are well suited to a huge variety of instruments and genres, through close or ambient mic positioning. You’ll often find a pair of KM 184s in recording studios, for stereo recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KM 184 is the successor to the classic KM 84 which, along with the famous U87 (review here<\/a>), was introduced by Neumann in the mid 1960s, quickly became an industry standard.  In the mid 1980s, Neumann revamped the 84 to into a transformerless circuit, continuing the legacy into the 21st century with the new KM 184.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KM 184 offers a wide frequency response, a wide dynamic range, and a sound which is at once both smooth and detailed. With it’s versatility and breadth, the KM 184 has become a favourite of top recording engineers across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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