Neumann KMS84i


General

The soloist microphone KMS 84i is especially designed for hand held 
closetalking applications.

Technical Specifications

Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer 
Polar pattern Cardioid 
Frequency range 40-18000Hz 
Sensitivity at 1 kHz 5 mV/Pa 
Source impedance 150 ohms 
Minimum load impedance 1000 ohms 
S/N ratio 69dB 
Max SPL 138dB/148dB 
Phantom Power 48V +-4 
Current consumption 0.5mA 
Weight 210g 
Diameter 21/40mm 
Length 177mm

Comments

Thank you for your inquiry. The KMS 84i is the hand-held version 
of the KM84i. It exhibits a high-frequency boost in the 'presence' 
region to enhance vocals. It also has less sensitivity as it is used 
very close to loud source material, i.e. the voice. It has the same 
capsule and same basic circuit design, however. 
Regards, Karl Winkler Product Manager, Neumann/USA 
Accessories for KMS84i (1997): 
...it depends which accessories you are talking about: 
the elastic suspension for KMS84 would be the EA2124mt (black). 
The original windscreen was WS86 (we could still have a few) 
or we would check if the newer WNS100 fits as well. 
The swivel hold SG21/17mt still exists (in black). 
Best regards, Martin Schneider, Neumann Mic Development 
For more information please locate the nearest Neumann dealer to 
you by looking them up on the web at NEUMANN.COM. 
Thank you for your interest in Neumann products. 
More comments: 
I have not used the KMS84i microphone, although a musician friend 
of mine likes it very much and has used it in his studio. 
Microphones, I think, are very much like musical instruments 
themselves. And, everyone has favorites, but only you will be 
the best judge in the end. 
Personally, I very much like the Neumann line and have enjoyed 
using many of their other products.
-- Eric 
ALOHA from HAWAII ... 
We have a pair of Neumann KM-84i mics and they are very wonderful 
for all types of recording. 
We use them on Percussion, Acoustic Guitars, On Location rec'g., etc. 
Best Wishes to Finland !
Rick Keefer
SEA-WEST STUDIOS HAWAII 
Price: 
Used Neumann KM84's in good condition will range from $500-$800. 
Unfortunately I don't have any available at this time. 
Regards, Paul Savasta 
Odyssey Pro Sound 
paul@odysseyprosound.com 
http://www.odysseyprosound.com 
Ph: (508)744-2001 Fax:(508)744-7224


Neumann prices 1980

N-80 $65 
KM-84 $340 s/h $700 
KM-83 $340 
KM-85 $340 
KMR-82 $815 
KMS-84 $880 
U-47FET $920 s/h $5000 
KM-86 $925 s/h $1400 
KM-88 $965 
U-87 $1015 s/h $1800 
U-89 $1130 s/h $1550

Updated
December 28, 2008