Neumann 180 Series, Product Information, Page: 6 / 6

Errors excepted, subject to changes • Printed in Germany • Publ. 11/00 58153/A03
Application Hints
KM 183
• For close miking of instruments when there
is no need to attenuate extraneous noise,
and in a balanced acoustic environment to
record
- acoustic guitar,
- wind instruments,
- strings,
- percussion,
- drums
• Ideal as AB stereo pair because of the flat frequency
response in the diffuse sound field
• As a main mic, especially for capturing room acoustics
• For stereo recordings with a baffle plate
• As a spot mic for
- piano,
- wind instruments,
- organ,
- choir
KM 184
• For universal use, especially for recording situations when it is
necessary to attenuate off-axis sound (mainly from the rear)
from other nearby instruments.
• As XY and ORTF stereo pair
• Announcer’s mic for broadcasting
• Spot mic, overhead
• Close miking of
- strings,
- wind instruments,
- percussion,
- piano,
- Leslie speakers,
- guitar amps
KM 185
• Especially for recording situations when it is necessary to
attenuate off-axis sound (lateral and rear) from other nearby
instruments.
• As XY stereo pair
• Overhead, toms
• In situations that are susceptible to acoustic feedback
• To attenuate unwanted sound of nearby instruments
• Recording of speech, as in
- TV,
- movie and video productions,
- PA systems
• Produces especially warm and bass supporting sound for
artists who perform in proximity effect range
These are just some of the most common applications. We
recommend additional experimentation to gain maximum use
from this microphone.