The KK 145 is a pressure gradient transducer with cardioid characteristic just like the KK 184. However, it has an acoustic bass roll-off in the free field and therefore suppresses LF interference (wind, structure-borne noise). Since proximity effect is a natural feature of pressure gradient microphones, the KK 145 is optimized for a flat frequency response at a recording distance of approximately 15 cm (speech cardioid).
The combination of the capsule KK 145 with the analog output stage KM A is only one of the numerous options within the modular
Neumann KM A/D small diaphragm microphone system. Eight different small diaphragm capsules (KK 120 up to KK 185) may be combined with either an analog output stage (KM A) or a digital AES 42 output stage (KM D). A comprehensive range of accessories ensures adaptability to the most diverse fields of application.
Product Features
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern: Cardioid with low frequency roll-off
Frequency range: 20 Hz up to 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm: 14 mV/Pa
Rated impedance: 50 Ohms
Rated load impedance: 1000 Ohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 22 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 14 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 148 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 70 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 80 dB
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): max. 3.5 mA
Matching connector: XLR 3 F
Weight (output stage): 70 g
Weight (capsule only): 15 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Length (capsule only): 18 mm
Length (microphone): 108 mm