KU 100 Dummy Head Stereo Microphone

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Neumann

Model:

7130

Price:	$9,499.00

Features

Binaural stereo microphone for 3D sound experience
Headphone playback optimized, Loudspeaker compatible
Switchable pad and dual stage low cut
Diffuse field equalized
Transformer-less circuitry for low noise and distortion
Powered by internal battery, external PSU, or phantom power

Description

Overview

The KU 100 is a dummy head microphone designed for a truly immersive binaural listening experience with headphones. Two omnidirectional condenser capsules are built into artificial ears mounted on an enclosure resembling a human head. Although it uses only two channels, its spatial depiction appears three dimensional and extremely realistic.

KU 100 recordings played back over high quality headphones thus give the listeners an experience almost identical to what they would have heard with their own ears at the recording position, with stunning lateral and vertical localization and a breathtaking sense of space and a room decay that surrounds the listener. Immersive sound has never been easier; simply place the KU 100 at the optimal listening position.

Unlike older dummy head microphones, the KU 100 is compatible with loudspeaker playback, too, creating a stereo image similar to conventional microphones yet with a superior sense of space and depth.

Thanks to its state-of-the-art transformerless circuitry, the KU 100 has very low self-noise and can handle high sound pressure levels of up to 135 dB without audible distortion and up to 145 dB with the –10 dB preattenuation switch activated. A second switch offers three low cut options, 150 Hz, 40 Hz, and linear. Both switches affect both channels. The KU 100 has a balanced XLR 5 stereo output and unbalanced BNC outputs.

Three powering options are available: P48 phantom power, internal battery, or external PSU (included).

Specifications

<Acoustical Operating Principle> Pressure Transducer </Acoustical Operating Principle> <Directional Pattern> Ear </Directional Pattern> <Frequency Range> 20 Hz to 20 kHz </Frequency Range> <Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kΩ> 20 mV/Pa </Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kΩ> <Rated Impedance> 50 Ω balanced, 200 Ω unbalanced </Rated Impedance> <Rated Load Impedance> 1 kΩ </Rated Load Impedance> <Equivalent Noise Level, CCIR> 29 dB (23 dB lt. BA) </Equivalent Noise Level, CCIR> <Equivalent Noise Level, A-weighted> 16dB-A </Equivalent Noise Level, A-weighted> <Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%> 135 dB </Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%> <Maximum SPL for THD 0.5 with preattenuation> 145 dB </Maximum SPL for THD 0.5 with preattenuation> <Signal to Noise Ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)> 65 dB </Signal to Noise Ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)> <Signal to Noise Ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)> 78 dB </Signal to Noise Ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)> <Maximum output voltage> 8 dBu </Maximum output voltage> <Supply Voltage (P48, IEC 61938)> 48 V ± 4 V / 6 x 1.5 V </Supply Voltage (P48, IEC 61938)> <Current Consuption (P48, IEC 61938)> 2 x 3.5 mA </Current Consuption (P48, IEC 61938)> <Battery Supply> 6 x 1.5 V (AA) “round cell” </Battery Supply> <External Power Supply Unit (supplied)> 9 V </External Power Supply Unit (supplied)> <Matching Connector> XLR3-F / XLR5-F </Matching Connector> <Weight (without batteries)> Approx. 3500 g </Weight (without batteries)> <Weight (with carrying case)> Approx. 9500 g </Weight (with carrying case)> <Height> 280 mm / 360 mm (case) </Height> <Width> 180 mm / 390 mm (case) </Width> <Depth> 220 mm / 260 mm (case) </Depth>

In the Box

KU 100 Dummy Head
IC 5 Microphone Cable
AC 20 Adapter Cable
Plug-in Mains Unit
Aluminum Case

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