Neumann
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Models
Microphone
- KM 56 — Neumann KM 56 miniature condenser mic — 40–15,000 cps, switchable 3-pattern, 4 oz. The nickel-membrane sound Neumann later tried to carry forward.
Other Models
- KM 54 — Neumann KM 54 (1954) small-diaphragm tube condenser — cardioid, outboard supply, 30 Hz–20 kHz. A working studio mic that became a collectible.
- KM 54a — Neumann KM 54a (1954–1969): the four-ounce half-inch tube condenser that put a studio cardioid on TV and film sets. Specs, versions, and market notes.
- KM 85 — Neumann KM 85 — fet-80 cardioid condenser with bass rolloff, 40 Hz–20 kHz, 133 dB max SPL. The drum mic of the fet-80 family.
- KM 86 — Neumann KM 86 (1968): phantom-powered multi-pattern miniature condenser, $871 new, flat wide polar response — a working engineer's small mic.
- KM 88 — Neumann KM 88 small-diaphragm condenser — praised for airy acoustic guitar tone and flexible horn-section work; scarce archival specs, sought by engineers.