Neumann KMS 105 BK Reviews

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2 years ago

100% worth it

Yes it is not a cheap microphone but 100% worth the purchase. Top quality and balance

2 years ago

Fantastic vocal mic

Have been using this mic for all sorts of vocals since buying it 4 years ago. It gives a real clarity and richness to the voice in a compact package. Love this mic!

2 years ago

Value for money

This mike is worth every penny, clear, crisp, true to life.

perfect

2 years ago

The Best miv Ever!

Warm and clear sound. Ideal for live music or for Studio

4 years ago

Phenomenal piece of gear

For 9 years I owned a Shure 87C. In parallel, I have used the majority of other condenser microphones suggested by sound engineers for different stage setups and live radio sessions. For my voice (I’m a jazz vocalist in the medium range) the KMS 105 ticks all the boxes. Cristal clear reproduction of the voice with a lot of warmth. Fantastic microphone.

I wouldn’t use it though on a small PA, it has a lot of power and it tends to saturate if the gain is not used properly.

The easiest 5 stars I ever gave. Enjoy yours!

6 years ago

Excellent mic!

So comfortable and sound great! Best mic I ever had!

8 years ago

Nice experience

Mics are always something very personal.....

for me voice it worked just perfect.....now i can listen to my real voice without colorations

9 years ago

the best mic for stage ever made!!!

9 years ago

Top quality mic for vocalists

This condenser mic can be really put on the top for vocal purposes. For live and studio applications too.

11 years ago

An exceptional live vocal mic. Just the best.

Some years ago, I bought a KMS104 (cardioid), and was immediately impressed with the sheer detail and delicacy of the sound I was able to get. I chose cardioid, since most other vocal mics I had were cardioid, and I wanted to avoid the "rear lobe" that some super/hyper-cardioid mics exhibit. Anyway, I was pleased with the 104 but have found that I sometimes struggle to get wedge monitoring loud enough when using it.

I decided to try the KMS105 as an experiment really, on the basis that it was going to be as good as the 104, but would hopefully be better from a feedback point of view. I was right! The 105 IS a much better betif you're using wedges rather than IEMs. The sound is still wonderfully crisp, but with a rich body as well, just like the 104, but I find I can get all the level I need from monitoring, even on "loud" stages. There is a rear pickup lobe, but to be honest it's not noticeable, and certainly have never been an issue.

It is now my best mic, and goes out on every gig where there is a decent vocalist. I plan to sell the 104 and get another 105, because for me, it's just that bit more useable.

11 years ago

Not good for live

Amazing microphone but too sensitive for live situations. We tried it several times with my sound engineer in live situations (from small clubs to bigger venues) and it just doesn't work. Drums, bass, guitars, everything is getting into this mic and a SM58 does the work way better. Too bad consider the price but i'll keep it for recording situations.

11 years ago

The best microphone I ever used

This is my the best friend on a stage since I purchased it! Fantastic sound! Unfortunately it does not have any other good features. But this microphone sounds amazing! So, it is Neumann!!!

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Neumann
  • Released in 2000
  • Average price : $652
  • Weight : 350g
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