The Neumann KM 185 MT matt black microphone is a pressure gradient condenser microphone with a hypercardioid polar pattern, designed for live sound reinforcement, broadcasting and recording applications.

The KM 180 series microphones feature an output stage based on the KM 100. The transformerless circuit and balanced output provide high output gain with very low self-noise and no colouration of the output signal.

The KM 185 MT is powered by +48V phantom power. Its frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz offers flexibility of use across a wide range of recording situations. The KM 185 provides attenuation in the off-axis sections of the microphone, and is suitable for X,Y and ORTF stereo recording, as an announcer microphone for broadcasting, spot recording of drum overheads, strings, wind instruments, percussion, piano and amplification speakers. The KM 185 handles sound pressure levels up to 142 dB, enabling close-field recording of instruments with a high transient response (peak level).

Hypercardioid polar pattern

The hypercardioid polar pattern provides increased attenuation in the off-axis sections of the microphone, resulting in tighter directionality with even less noise caused by ambient sound.

Output stage based on the KM 100

The KM 185 features output stage electronics identical to those of the KM 100. The transformerless circuit and quiet balanced output design ensure a clean, high-gain output signal without any colouration. The KM 185 is powered by +48V phantom power, and its frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz offers flexibility of use across a wide range of recording situations. The KM 185 can handle sound pressure levels up to 142 dB, enabling relatively close recording of instruments.

Compact and robust construction

The slender design and robust construction facilitate microphone positioning whilst remaining suitable for intensive touring use.