Neumann KMR 82 i mt is a professional long shotgun condenser microphone engineered for capturing clear and focused sound from a distance. Designed for applications such as ENG, theater, and broadcast, it provides exceptional directivity with an acceptance angle of just 45°, ensuring precise pickup and excellent rejection of unwanted ambient noise.
The KMR 82 i combines a pressure-gradient condenser capsule with a long interference tube to achieve superior directivity and transparency. Unlike many shotgun microphones, its lobe-shaped pickup pattern is frequency-independent, meaning off-axis sounds are reduced in level but remain natural and uncolored. This allows seamless integration with other microphones in complex setups, making it ideal for film, television, and live performance recording.
Its frequency response is linear up to 2 kHz, followed by a smooth treble lift that compensates for high-frequency losses when recording from a distance. The KMR 82 i handles sound pressure levels up to 128 dB SPL while maintaining a remarkably low self-noise of only 12 dB-A. Two switches provide additional flexibility: a low-cut filter that can be set to 120 Hz to counter proximity effect, and a treble response compensation switch to control sibilance during close-up dialogue.
Weighing just 250 g, the KMR 82 i is lightweight and perfectly balanced, making it comfortable for long handheld or boom use. Its low power consumption, high sensitivity, and resilience to wind and handling noise make it a trusted tool for field recording, stage dialogue, and orchestral spot miking.
KEY FEATURES
- Highly directional shotgun microphone with 45° pickup angle
- Natural off-axis response without coloration
- Linear frequency response with smooth treble lift
- Switchable low-cut and treble compensation filters
- Low self-noise: 12 dB-A
- High sensitivity: 21 mV/Pa
- Handles SPLs up to 128 dB without distortion
- Lightweight, balanced design (250 g)
- Ideal for ENG, theater, broadcast, and film production
- Handcrafted in Germany
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Acoustic principle: Pressure gradient interference transducer
- Directional pattern: Supercardioid / Lobe
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 21 mV/Pa ±1 dB @ 1 kHz
- Rated impedance: 150 Ω
- Recommended load impedance: 1000 Ω
- Equivalent noise level: 12 dB-A
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 82 dB (A-weighted)
- Maximum SPL (THD <0.5%): 128 dB
- Maximum output voltage: 2.6 dBu
- Power supply: 48 V ±4 V phantom power
- Current consumption: 0.7 mA
- Connector: XLR 3F
- Dimensions: Ø 21 mm × 395 mm
- Weight: 250 g
- Made in: Germany
