Neumann KMR 82 I
The Neumann KMR 82 I is a premium long shotgun condenser microphone designed for professional film, broadcast, and location sound applications. Renowned for its exceptional directivity and natural sound reproduction, the KMR 82 I captures speech and dialogue with crystal clarity even at a distance. With a smooth frequency response and extremely low self-noise, it delivers Neumann’s legendary studio-quality performance in an ultra-directional format optimized for outdoor and long-range recording.
Featuring a precisely engineered interference tube, the KMR 82 I offers excellent rejection of off-axis sound and ambient noise while maintaining tonal balance and transparency. Its transformerless circuitry ensures a clean, distortion-free signal with a wide dynamic range. The KMR 82 I is the perfect choice for boom pole, camera-mount, or fixed-position use where high directionality and superior sound quality are essential. Built in Germany, it combines durability with the sonic precision that has made Neumann a benchmark in professional audio.
Features
- Long shotgun condenser microphone with supercardioid/lobar directivity
- Outstanding reach and off-axis rejection for long-distance pickup
- Natural, balanced sound with superior speech intelligibility
- Low self-noise and wide dynamic range
- Transformerless output for pure, transparent audio transmission
- Ideal for outdoor recording, boom, and on-camera use
- Rugged construction designed for professional field applications
- Handcrafted in Germany with Neumann’s renowned precision
Applications
- Film and television production
- Broadcast and ENG (Electronic News Gathering)
- Location sound and documentary recording
- Voiceover, dialogue, and Foley capture
Included
- Neumann KMR 82 I microphone
- Windscreen (WS 82)
- 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: 21 mV/Pa
- Equivalent Noise Level: 12 dB-A
- Maximum SPL: 128 dB (THD < 0.5%)
- 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 × 400 mm
- Weight: approx. 180 g
- Finish: Nickel
