Neumann KMR 81 I MT
The Neumann KMR 81 I MT is a short shotgun condenser microphone designed for professional film, television, and broadcast production With its supercardioid/lobar polar pattern, the KMR 81 I MT delivers outstanding directivity and excellent speech intelligibility, even in noisy or reverberant environments It captures the natural, balanced sound that Neumann microphones are known for — making it a trusted choice among audio professionals worldwide for dialogue, voiceover, and on-location sound
Equipped with a precisely engineered interference tube, the KMR 81 I MT achieves excellent off-axis rejection while maintaining a smooth, transparent tone without coloration Its transformerless output stage ensures ultra-low distortion, a wide dynamic range, and clean signal integrity The microphone’s robust and compact construction, along with its matte black (MT) finish, makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use in demanding production conditions
Features
- Short shotgun condenser microphone with supercardioid/lobar directivity
- Natural, detailed, and transparent sound ideal for speech and dialogue
- Excellent rejection of unwanted ambient noise and reflections
- Low self-noise and wide dynamic range for professional-grade recording
- Transformerless output design for pure, distortion-free signal transmission
- Compact, rugged construction suitable for field and studio applications
- Matte black (MT) finish for low-visibility on camera or stage
- Handcrafted in Germany with Neumann's renowned precision
Applications
- Film and television production
- Broadcast and ENG (Electronic News Gathering)
- Voiceover, dialogue, and Foley recording
- Documentary and location sound capture
Included
- Neumann KMR 81 I MT microphone
- Windscreen (WS 81)
- Microphone clip (SG 21)
- Protective case
- Documentation
Technical Specifications
- Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient with interference tube
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid / Lobar
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa
- Equivalent Noise Level: 12 dB-A
- Maximum SPL: 128 dB (THD < 05%)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 82 dB-A
- Dynamic Range: 116 dB
- Output Connector: XLR-3M (balanced, transformerless)
- Power Supply: 48 V ±4 V phantom power (P48)
- Dimensions: Ø 21 mm × 250 mm
- Weight: approx 145 g
- Finish: Matte Black (MT)