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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: ljramsey on May 19, 2006, 02:20:26 PM

Title: Neumann KM-184 vs. SKM-184
Post by: ljramsey on May 19, 2006, 02:20:26 PM

I am considering buying a pair of Neumann mics. I am looking for a general opinion on KM-184 vs. SKM-184. It is my understanding the major differences are that the SKM-184s are stereo matched and come with active cables. I am not familiar with active cables, I run silver XLRs now.

Any input will be appreciated.

Peace,

Lee

Title: Re: Neumann KM-184 vs. SKM-184
Post by: Since85 on May 19, 2006, 02:28:11 PM

the 184's DO NOT have active capsules. The capsules are attached to the mic bodies for recording purposes at all times. The SKM set difference is probably that 2 mics come in a nice wooen box instead of one.

However, the SKM-140 set does allow recording with active capsules, that is the difference. Good luck.

Title: Re: Neumann KM-184 vs. SKM-184
Post by: timP on May 19, 2006, 02:41:09 PM

scroll down the bottom of this forum...

there is a thread with 5 pages about the differences

the search function is your friend here  ;)