
Neumann KM 131 - Omnidirectional Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The KM 131 is part of the KM 100 series, Neumann's first modular small diaphragm microphone system. The KM 131 combines the KM 100 output stage with the free-field equalized omni capsule AK 31. Features: Miniature microphones with 7 exchangeable capsules Transformerless circuitry Extensive accessories The Miniature Microphone KM 131 The variable condenser miniature microphone system consists of several active microphone capsules with different directional characteristics, an output stage, and numerous accessories. Currently there are seven active capsules available: omni diffuse-field equalized, omni free-field equalized, cardioid, wide-angle cardioid, cardioid with bass roll-off, hypercardioid, and figure-8. Through the modular construction of mic capsules and the output stage it is very easy to adapt the system to a wide range of applications. The mic becomes nearly invisible during work with cameras (film, video), on stage, or suspended from the ceiling in a c