Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head with Binaural Stereo Microphone

Name: Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head with Binaural Stereo Microphone
Brand: Neumann
Price: 9450 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Key Features

Achieve the sound in your head without compromise
Features two premium grade omnidirectional condenser microphones
Allows you to authentically capture the room's response to any instrument
Used by legendary producers such as Tchad Blake and Paul Epworth

Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head with Binaural Stereo Microphone Overview

Simple but powerful. Achieve the sound you hear in your head with the Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head with Binaural Stereo Microphone. If you wish to create immersive recordings that will engage any listener look no further. Comprised of two mono channels, you'll be in awe at the detailed stereo reproduction that the KU 100 can offer.

This is as good as it gets when it comes to sound reproduction. You'll be transported directly back to the original space that the material was recorded in when using this microphone. The three dimensional imagery that it provides makes it an excellent choice to use when capturing the true sound of how an instrument responds within its environment. You can even align it with a musician's head to ensure that the sound they hear whilst performing will translate directly to the speakers.

There's no "magic", "trickery" or "voodoo" here. Only pure engineering excellence from a company whose microphones are firmly embedded into the hearts and lockers of some of the world's leading recording studios and recordists. Add a new lease of life into your productions today thanks to the KU 100

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Why binaural?

From Tchad Blake (Arctic Monkeys, Tom Waits, The Black Keys) to Paul Epworth (Adele, Mumford and Sons, Florence and the Machine). The KU 100 is revered by many industry professionals as being a piece of equipment they simply can't be without.

Binaural reproduction is incredible for so many reasons. If you desire to authentically reproduce every single nuance that could be possibly heard within the room then this technique is ideal. It provides you with the exact spatial positioning of any instrument within its environment. You'll find that when played back on headphones, you'll be transported back to the magic of that initial performance.

This is a new way to interpret sound which cannot be achieved by a simple stereo pair of microphones. It is also perfect for creating audiobooks, audio tours, podcasts and in-flight entertainment.

Unique design

The KU 100 consists of two omni condenser microphones built inside artificial ears. These are positioned onto the side of a realistic enclosure that closely resembles the shape of the human head. Recording is as simple as positioning the head in the location you wish to capture sound from, engaging phantom power and pressing record, the KU 100 will take care of the rest. Unlike other binaural microphones, this dummy head is also compatible with most loudspeaker set-ups. It serves to provide you with an unparalleled sense of depth.

What's included?

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

Features

Perfect for film, sound design, studio and live recording as well as scientific work
Provides a balanced 5-pin XLR output connector and 2 unbalanced BNC output connectors at base of head
Handy high pass filter is located inside
Distortion and signal overload minimised thanks to inclusion of a -10dB pad switch
Operates on either +48V phantom power or battery power with six 1.5V AA batteries