Neumann KMS 105 Condenser Mic Review / Test

[@miketype1each]

Fun nerd fact: this is the microphone used by James Brown during his collaboration with Luciano Pavarotti in their live, orchestrated performance of "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".

[@Louisiana1975]

I have to buy it now :)

[@artysanmobile]

This is my personal favorite stage vocal mic. I only own one so it rarely gets used as most live productions call for a backup. It is so perfect in so many ways it’s a bit unbelievable. It immediately puts a big smile on the face of every singer I’ve used it with. Every single one, and that’s worth a lot. It even changes the way some sing because they are hearing their voice fully for the first time. It’s hard to put a value on that kind of thing, inspiration is kinda priceless. Like all Neumanns, it will last a lifetime. The only competitors that even come close are the $1000 DPA d:facto and Shure’s $700 dual capsule KSM9, but I still personally prefer the KMS-105 for its flawlessly smooth midrange response.

[@franklong6269]

I notice in reviews that it has a lot less bass presence than mics like the Shure SM58. Does that affect your vocals when you are singing? Note that I am not saying one mic is better than the other.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Mojave MA D sounds better.

[@allancrow134]

My wife is a Jazz singer with a really smooth high and mid-range voice definitely on the quiet side. She bought one several years ago and loves it for live performance and recording. She went through a pile of dynamic and condenser mics before finding this one and has since stopped shopping for microphones. In the end I think it saved us a lot of money. :)

[@Nathankaye]

I’ve had this mic for 11 years on tonnes of live tours and gigs. Not only does it sound incredible, but it is super robust. It’s fallen on the grill a so many times, yet still sounds amazing. Flawless. I have even used it occasionally with clients’ vocals in my studio. It just suits SOME voices so much better than my U47 Clone (which is an amazing mic).

[@peterm3964]

u47 Yeah right .

[@TheAtlasSupreme]

Best box toss of all your videos.

[@jaegervand2112]

We ended up using the Neumann about eight out of ten times vs our much more expensive Audio Technica AT4060 and Brauner Phanthera for vocals in the studio. We also decided to skip on buying the mid priced TLM 103, after borrowing it for a week. All of these large diaphragm microphones are more detailed and technically better, but the combination of warmth, smooth, unobtrusive highs with just the right amount of presence and clarity is a winning combination with us.

[@jprmercado]

Bought this microphone around [or more than] ten years ago. Absolutely no regrets since then. I’m surprised they changed the box, though! When I bought it, it was in a very sturdy, roadworthy, cardboard cylinder. I still store it in that cylinder, which has not degraded. Even the packaging stands the test of time, so honestly, it’s totally worth the money.

[@pjmuck]

The best handheld vocal mic on the planet, IMO. I'm a singer and have used dozens of other mics over the years. The minute I tried this one I knew I had to own it. So smooth, silky, and complimentary for my voice. Crystal clear yet never shrill. This is not only an amazing live vocal mic, but is also great for recording too, so $700 isn't unreasonable when you consider it can serve a dual purpose.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

There is much more on this planet. I this even SM7B is better than this mic.

[@pjmuck]

@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th I own that mic too. it's a dynamic not a condenser, and while it's a good mic, it doesn't have anywhere near the detail and polish of a Neumann. And good luck using one live on a loud stage.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

One of my favorites! This one sounds SO GOOD live. I had a few people that sounded perfect on it and it always made them sound like it was on a studio produced album. It helped that their pitch was perfect, too, haha.

[@Podcastage]

I curse people with perfect pitch! If only I had that gift. I just see Jacob Collier and get angry while being full of joy with how amazing it is!

[@Jazzmarcel]

So, is this better than bringing a decent vertical regular condenser?..........

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@tabodee]

Great mic review! I have had both this mic and the Beta 87 A for almost 20 years. I have gigged for a long time... Here is my 2 cents. If your bread and butter comes from playing various gigs from outdoors, to festivals, to large crowds... well this mic might not be to best for that application. 99 times out of a 100 I will use the Beta 87 A. It just feels appropriate for most gigging environments. It rejects stuff you don’t want to be amplified. The KMS 105 is very detailed- If you are playing for a quiet listening room like the Blue Bird in Nashville, Well this might be the mic you’d want to use. It is a great mic. But sometimes it is too good for some gigs- at least in my opinion. One night I had the pleasure of attending a Dan Fogelberg concert (one of his “unplugged” shows.) I was sitting near the sound man, who incidentally had also run sound for many other great artists. He was very willing to chat with me that night. I asked what mic Fogelberg was using and he handed the Beta 87 A. Then he said to me, “Do you want to see what I wish he was using?” I said sure! He handed me the Neumann KMS 105. That sold me on both of those mics.

[@FoodTechLife]

Yet another episode where I enjoy your funny antics and musical performances. Cheers 😄

[@SavoxYT]

My one gripe with this mic is it has a -3db, 120hz high pass filter built into it and you can't disable it. It makes the low end a bit too thin. I realise I can just fix that with EQ but Neumann should really give us the option on whether or not we want the high pass engaged, especially since most of us would rather apply it in post.

[@Podcastage]

I may be misremembering, but I believe the capsule in the KM184/KM185 are the same as the KMS104 and KMS105. The handhelds are just tuned slightly differently for the stage use. So maybe one of the regular Neumann SDC's could fit the bill for ya.

[@MikeyPerk]

Great review as always and that throw! Lmao. Maximum effort!

[@bobbob123ful]

mikeyperk might be the best box throw on this channel

[@KeeanaKee]

Your videos are just amazing!!!!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much Keeana, that's very kind of you.

[@manojkumarsahoo5284]

Great mic... great review...I've a KMS 105...I just love this mic...so natural,so pleasant...one of the best condenser mics for live performance on this planet...✌️

[@mcmattt1]

love the comparison bit. please do more of those in the future

[@BeauStephenson]

Great review man. As a voice actor, I'm really picky about VO recordings. Like probably way more picky than is necessary. I'm blown away how fantastic your voice sounds on this. Fantastic.

[@squirrelvalhalla9386]

I bought one of these recently, and it is absolutely lovely. What surprised me was how well it did in the studio. So much so, that my TLM 103 is collecting a little dust (though it is a little better for spoken word). Through a neve-clone that is cranked way up, it achieves a sound that seems always usable, very smooth. I do still turn to a dynamic for some rock vocals, because those mics create a little 'thump' in the mid-low that condensers do not. But dammit, well done Neumann!

[@PlasticAutumn]

Mein Live-MIC 😍 Super review. Thx man and greets from Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@virgogreg]

You and Mike are the best Microphone reviewers / testers out there

[@user-wz5zc3ii4b]

I own this mic and I love it! It's just incredible. Crystal clear voice. Very pleasing, so much detail, never boring. Insane. It's so easy to produce a great audio with this.

[@ossee85]

Do you use it for studio recording too?

[@michaelsi6770]

@@ossee85 I use it only for spoken word, for studio I find that TLM 103 is better. Sound is very similar. KSM 105 is stage TLM 103. But some people in comments were mentioning that they use it in studio.

[@bennypaulsson1631]

I've been watching many of your reviews and they have been very helpful choosing microphones for my upcoming karaoke business. The sound quality in your videos is great. This was the best sounding microphone so far for my ears but maybe not almost 3x better than the Shure you used in this review. Hard to put a price tag on so minor differences between many different microphones.I think I would value this to a price between 400-500. Would be happy to spend that amount for this awesome sounding piece.Thank you for the excellent and yet fun review. Greetings from Finland. Benny

[@recappedrelapse2614]

you can buy them in great conditon from revern for that price, just got one for 375 barely used.

[@johnmazlish4923]

I just bought the KMS 105 and can't wait to try it! One thing I always find interesting is that musicians can easily spend $1500 to $4000 on a high quality acoustic guitar. Yet when it comes to vocals, $700 for a mic is perceived as somehow exorbitant. If you value your vocals as much as your guitar and/or other instruments, then $700 for a world class microphone is a fantastic value in my book. Think of it this way- you can buy one of the best live performing mics on the planet for around the same price as a Martin X-series entry level acoustic guitar.

[@Podcastage]

Absolutely. I still use this mic fairly regularly and still love it. That's one fantastic thing about mics, if you treat them well they'll last you a life time.

[@lkfloripa]

You sound quality has gotten much better, keep the good work 👍

[@3rundisciple]

Currently using this mic as my everyday right now. It’s obviously the best mic I’ve ever used no doubt about it, it’s for the smoothest clear high end response I’ve ever heard. And the rest of the tone is warm and balanced. My only issue is that I wish it was more around the 500$ price tag, as I don’t think 800$ is worth it unless you have the budget for it. The closest thing I’d compare it to is the sennheiser e965 stage condenser, and that’s around 500$. I’d like to see you do a comparison with these two, or minimally one on the sennheiser e965. Or could save some people some bucks

[@Podcastage]

I agree this is a fantastic mic. If I remember correctly it has the same capsule as the KMS184 (which is one of my favorite SDCs) with some different filtering on it. I haven't tried the E965 and I don't own it yet so I can't do that comparison yet, but that's a great recommendation.

[@Micouniverse]

To cut a long story short, - yes that mic is amazing. Using it for more than a decade on stage and in studio. 🍀💫🧸🙏

[@iMajeala]

Perfect timing on a review. Just started looking at this mic!

[@edandjaydewong5197]

The best mic for live vocals. I have three and wouldn't use anything else for live work! Records extremely well also. When you team it up with a Neve Pre-Amp, live vocals don't get much better!!!! :)

[@amirulredhzuan]

Hi i am from Malaysia. I just ordered this Mic after watching your reviews and read a few positives comments. Thank you!!!

[@user-yo8ww9rk2p]

The KMS 105 is hands down my favorite stage vocal mic!!!

[@travsmac]

Always like this mic for voice every time I hear it.

[@underpressureman]

Ya, it sound's nice for sure!

[@ChrisCurran]

This one sounds great on your voice, bro.... rich....

[@cortical1]

I love this mic. I never use it live, only in studio where the richness on voice and singing really shows off. Did I mention I love this mic?

[@cortical1]

@MrKalashnik0va Because I prefer the way it sounds. The only reason that matters.

[@cortical1]

@MrKalashnik0va No, it's less common in professional studios because handling noise can occur. However, it's really handy in home studios and this mic has no handling noise because it's designed for live performance and uses a supercardioid acoustic pattern, which further blocks distant noise. Super handy in homes where there are commonly other sources of noise in the background.

[@Platinum400]

Same! I actually prefer the warmth and sweet midrange of this mic to the 102.

[@Platinum400]

MrKalashnik0va I wouldn’t describe the KMS as boxy at all. It’s a really natural sounding mic. To me the 102 is boxy sounding.

[@Platinum400]

@MrKalashnik0va No I actually have a 103 as well and the 103 is super resonant/bright on the top male range. The KMS to me has a really sweet/warm mid range though. How he demonstrates it here is a pretty accurate representation of it. Also since it is a hand held it requires a bit more gain on it of course.

[@hypnosecoachinghombach7517]

Your voice sounds so good with this mike... wow! I would say if you make your money with the best possible sounding voice, then 700$ is ok. If it is only a hobby, even a passionate one, it might be a bit high priced. As record for my clients during sessions, I depend on really good live recording equipment, and this mike has now caught my attention.

[@sarielmusic92]

Always good analyse...thank you Mister Podcastage..you're the best

[@rodrigopandelo]

I would never buy one of these with that price. But I did. And I'm happy. I love my kms105.

[@DanPrattles]

More Neumann? Yes please!

[@seandaeley7079]

Loved your song this time, especially the solo riff!

[@katewrightsings]

Can I use this with a mediocre PA and no sound person?

[@DougGray-xf3hz]

Buying an expensive tool that is the best in class hurts only once. The pleasure it gives in use rewards every time it is used.

[@Podcastage]

Very wise words.

[@patthesoundguy]

I have mixed probably near 1000 shows with one of those. They are fantastic. The internals are equally impressive as the externals. All of the components are epoxy coated on the circuit board. The only issue that happen with the is the ground of the capsule are held to the circuit board with two set screws that need to tightend every so often. You won't ever be disappointed with one of those live. It's worth the money and I own one. I like the Beta 87 but the 105 works better for loud vocals as the capsule is huge in comparison. The beta 87 is still a great sound though.

[@flaviocomignano]

Got this one and a Beta 87a too, and yeah this microphone is stunning. For podcasting & everyday use 87a for recording my voice Neumann. But in some ways they’re very similar. Great microphones!

[@BeauStephenson]

Also, I love how after you fell on the floor you got up and laughed it off with a good fart. 00:55

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

I like the sound ... Is it usable for studio singing, is the self "noise" low enough so it doesn't smear the sound (making it unusable for recording...) when you volume up the preamp? :)

[@statostheman]

I bought this mic and the combo with ssl 2+ with that 4k button on sounded like you was at a booth. Due I live in apartment, this mic is prefect for that.

[@krys_is]

I watch every single one of your reviews. I just can’t get enough - But one question though; is it possible you can make some reviews on several usb mixers? Thanks!

[@BarkatAli-pp9gt]

I liked your voice quality! You truly sing very well!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much for the kind words. That really does mean a lot.

[@FranciscoSardina]

Now anytime Im testing a mic i cant resist to say "please bring pizza pronto"

[@matthiaskrause1155]

Thanks for the review. I've always been wondering how the Neumann handhelds sound. Now I'll stick with my Lewitt 940 CM …

[@Podcastage]

I have a few lewitts that I am going to review in the next few months.

[@loose_tooth]

Best box throw ever! "Do you think that sound justifies the $700 price tag?" - Well, two things: 1) It sounded smooth and incredible and is built so beautifully. Although I am sure that Neumann are making a nice profit on it, you can also see it is a cut above the other handheld microphones you have tested. So, in one sense I can see and hear where that money goes and if I ever owned one I do not think that the pricing would trouble me, especially. 2) Is this microphone for me?... No. Just like a Range Rover is not marketed at me. Or a Threadripper CPU. Or a Saville Row suit. This product is for professionals who are banking money... Or enthusiasts who will save for it....Or rich people for whom $700 is like $10 for the rest of us. I will not be buying a KMS 105, but the pricing does not trouble me simply because I cannot afford it.

[@jttech44]

It's one of those things that it really only makes sense if you can justify a really nice mic and can't justify the cash for a wireless system with the same Neumann capsule (or equivalent shure). It's not a tiny niche, just a sort of specific "successful but not big working band" kindof thing.

[@tompowers5434]

Just purchased my first KM 105. Moving up from Sennheiser 431. Started with an Sm58 beta. Moved to Sennheiser 431. Now moving up to the ultimate vocalist, Mic, 105. Love your video. And you’re right, Neumann should start sending you their stuff for review. Love the presentation and how you deliver. I’m a pro singer. I am one of those vocalist with lots of finesse the 431 has been great for that, and I am expecting the missing, mid highs and enhanced bass proximity affect to bring it all out into the full wide open with the 105. Your review gives me great confidence that will be achieved and it was influential in my purchase decision. Thank you!

[@tunespt]

The price tag refers more to construction quality then on the sound, of course it sound damned good but you can trust your life with Neumann mikes, we used them only for studio voice overs or narration and we used two of them with different settings.

[@Podcastage]

I heard someone explain it this way. When you pay a high price for a microphone, you're not paying for the components in your microphone, but you're paying for the components that did not meet the strict standards required to go into the mic as well.

[@tunespt]

@@Podcastage yep, that is also true as most any other over expensive comodity. They make excelent and durable mikes for decades, but for stage, unless you are into something different and more exclusive, sm58 is the war mike. :) like your reviews, to the point and I agree with most of them :)

[@minimuffinmila2777]

Dang in that comparison! What is it with Neumann just sounding so perfectly balanced on vocals! It’s the exact sound I love!

[@alonzogarbanzo]

Couldn't agree more. The $700 was a lot for sure, but the amazing-sounding thing has been every bit worth it. I feel the same way about my AER Compact 60 amp: pricey, but value for money.

[@BarkatAli-pp9gt]

Congrats! You did a very good review!

[@marclogie3556]

great ! bravo. i think the price is justified

[@katewrightsings]

What if I have an... ehh decent PA and most of the time no sound guy... would it still work? I need a mic that can perform over my rock band and my big ass voice. I have a Shure Beta 58A and it keeps fucking up and muffling my sound and I keep getting complains that people can’t hear me but I studied opera so I really do have a big crazy voice and sing loud af... please... you. Anyone... HELP ME 😭😭😭

[@katewrightsings]

Anyone have any recommendations? I have a live performance video of me with my band on my KZbin page if that helps so y’all can see what I mean about the sound I’m getting right now

[@IanLorenzo]

Kate, I saw your video and first of all, don't hold your mic like that, don't put your hands around the globe grill because your microphone sound will become even more worse. Neumann KMS 105 is a very good handheld condenser microphone, however, it's a little bit too expensive and I wouldn't recommend it for using in a loud rock band like yours with a lot of noise going on on the stage, because you will be definitely facing feedback issues due to its very sensitivity condenser capsule. I recommend to your voice a dynamic handheld vocal mic sE V7 ($ 99) or a Telefunken M80 ($250), they are very good for live situation and really worth the money 'cause they have the clarity of a condenser mic. I hope I helped you.

[@katewrightsings]

Ian Lorenzo thank you so much! I def. look into those

[@itsjosephmartin]

I love this microphone, thank you for doing this review! Check out the Sennheiser e965 if you get a chance, it's a handheld LDC.

[@HiredGoonage]

e965 and Shure KSM9 are direct competitors

[@INFOXlive]

This mic sounds good for sure. This might really good option for home studio, which doesn’t have the best acoustic treatment. I suppose it’s cheaper to buy this mic, compared to rebuild the home into proper sound booth. I would like to test it.

[@Podcastage]

Sound treatment is pretty affordable and you can get some sound blankets or build your own baffles for a few hundred dollars and then buy a slightly more affordable mic as well.

[@INFOXlive]

@@Podcastage , I agree that sound treatment is important. But if you are limited to your living space, then those cheap options are bad. On this case less demanding mic help a lot. But obviously you cannot bet on that only. If you want god materials, which doesn’t harm your health and are packed into nice design, that your living room doesn’t look like a garage, then there isn’t cheap options for acoustic treatment.

[@dogsiva6995]

KMS105 3:18, at2010 3:31, rode m2 3:40, BETA87a 3:47

[@MrGerrit007]

I would love to own neumann Microphones. These mics sounds so good No EQ is needed irrespective the genre or instrument that is recorded.

[@toomuchfandango]

I love this as a live stage mic!

[@manlian2452]

Maybe you’ll think I’m crazy. But to my ears this mic is like the home studio version of U87. The sound quality is amazing.

[@kc-ug6gu]

it sound great like really great

[@shaojianxu199111]

I hv been using it over few years, as long as u know hw to cut the proximity effect, it beats down many mics

[@timothyparkes9535]

I mean, I’m never going to buy one of these, but love the idea. Watching podcastage is a morning ritual. God I should get on with some writing and stop staring at your channel and fantasising about microphones.

[@TheExangelus]

Hi awsome review! Have you tested any of the t bones? i love the sound of my t bone sct 2000 but i want a stage mic close to that sound. Do you think the neumann kms105 is close ? Personally my shure beta 58a compared sounds like being under a blanket and my beta87a very thin and harsh. Neither of these compares to the sct 2000 sound. Do you think kms105 or some other stage mic goes close?

[@59strat]

Nice review. I also saw the WA73 in the video and was wondering if you could do a review of that or a shoot out vs BAE 1073. Seriously considering both of these and wondering if WA is good enough or worth spending the extra $$$ for BAE. Thanks

[@TheTonybenn]

Best mic video ever

[@ProfDrDrN0]

this mic with an aer amp -> pure joy

[@korymichaels6217]

I'd be interested in your comparison of the KMS 105 to the BCM 705. I use the BCM 705 for most of my in-studio work but I need a handheld mic for man-on-the-street style Podcast interviews; like at trade shows, where I'm just wandering around interviewing people. I own several Sennheiser e835s (Dynamic, cardioid) which are sort of "pastel" (using color as a metaphor) compared to the "vivid" sound provided by the 705. Of course the $100 e835s sound can be equalized in post for much less than $700 but if the KMS 105 can deliver consistent results it would make the workflow easer.

[@redrobbosworkshop]

The Rode M2 sounded pretty close. The only possible issue might be self noise which I think you gave at 18dBA - quite high for voiceover work considering you will also need more gain than usual given this is only rated at -47dB. If it were my choice for a handheld condenser of this type I'd go with the Rode M2. I have an M3 in my collection which sounds very similar but again has quite high self noise being a small capsule unit. I picked up a Lewitt MTP440DM recently. A dynamic large disphram instrument mic similar to a Shure SM57 but with a 6dB hotter output, flatter response & great room rejection. Give it a whirl at c$100 - it's a sleeper in my view for podcast/voiceover use. Although not primarily a vocal mic it does include a foam windscreen inside the head, better still if you pop on a clown nose. PS: I also picked up a Yamaha AG03 last week which you reviewed very favourably. You were right, it's a superb unit. I usually use a Scarlett Solo but wanted some compression and eq option in hardware which the Yamaha provides, and it works perfectly on Linux. Good pre amp too and easily as quiet as the Solo. Here in the UK it even costs the same as the Solo but is way better featured for someone wishing to focus on 1-2 inputs. Thanks for the positive review, Yamaha got a sale :)

[@Podcastage]

Yes. Bit on the high side. For the handheld condensers iirc this is lower than its competitors.

[@tashidawa1658]

great review. next time want to see you throw the whole package.

[@franklong6269]

Other reviews demonstrate that this mic lacks a bass presence. The Shure SM58 has much more bass presence, but arguably is not as transparent and flat as the KMS105. I think for $700.00, it should cover the bass registers better than it does.

[@AdrianVenturaMusic]

Great video. Having used this for live shows the last 4 years, I can say it’s not just worth the price. It’s a bargain. My confidence rose, and even audiences have referenced the quality of the sound. This should be the live mic every singer aspires to. Just watch the feedback from side speakers at high volumes!

[@kc-ug6gu]

omg dude u make me wanna buy it today before tomrrow

[@AdrianVenturaMusic]

@@kc-ug6gu really recommend it. There’s certain things that just give you a confident feeling, and make you feel cool because of the way they look. I had to save up for a while to get it but never looking back! Hope you can pick one up too!

[@kc-ug6gu]

@@AdrianVenturaMusic i hope ill get 1 soon it will be an upgrade from sm7b to kms 105

[@salahbakijulio]

It think it's well worth its price tag .I gotta Neumann Tlm103 which is so clear and so pleasing to listen to I think this one sounds just as great . I buy it

[@annekedebruyn7797]

One of the very few condensor hand mics that sounds like a regular condensor. I expect due to grill design to prevent plosives, most have that odd sound when you are close up them.

[@kesamek8537]

Came back to this video and huh that Rode M2 is looking better and better.

[@TheExangelus]

Hi ! Awsome video! Have you tested any t.bone studio mics? i love the sound of my t bone sct 2000 but i want a stage mic close to that sound. Personally my shure beta 58a compared to the sct 2000 sounds like being under a blanket and my beta87a too thin and harsh. Neither of these compares to the sct 2000 sound. Do you think kms105 or some other stage mic goes close?

[@bubbatheking9225]

Thanks for the this.

[@HiredGoonage]

possible to compare Sennheiser e965 and Shure KSM9 to this?

[@sapelesteve]

LMFAO at that box throw Bandrew! As far as that Neumann mic it's way out of my price range but it sure did sound good. BTW, you forgot to include the part of the video where you post that the sound gets LOUD, etc... Nearly blew my eardrums out!.............only kidding....... :)

[@MILARAKETA]

Hi! Great review! Is that mic good for home studio? How much is the difference vs neumann U87 for recording? I'm understand that is ridiculous to compare stage and studio mics but my beyerdynamic tg v96 quite good for both. What is your opinion?

[@jesussanchez.97]

That microphone was used by Luis Miguel on the Mexico forever tour 2018-2019

[@rednaughtstudios]

I have 2 of these. Mostly use them for recording speech. They are excellent for Vox pops in noisy environments because the off axis sound is so neutral. The only time they have done poorly was for a female singer who had a very pronounced upper mid range, which the mic captured so well I couldn’t turn it down enough. It was rip your face off harsh and she sounded much better with a dynamic mic. One more thing, if you think this mic is expensive to buy wait until you need to buy parts. I was quoted AUD$137 for a rubber band that goes inside a Neumann BCM705. Ouch. Decided to use a regular rubber band instead.

[@mrtechie6810]

How does it compare to the At4035 for off camera dialog?

[@rednaughtstudios]

@@mrtechie6810 I’ve not used the AT so can’t say. I have used my KMS105 as a boom mic but a regular shotgun has more reach. My current boom mic is a Rode NTG3 which is an excellent boom mic. More reach than the KMS105 and much superior in terms of quality audio to the Rode NTG2 which sounds muffled in comparison.

[@KlydosStudio]

Great stuff man. Have you tried the Samson C05-CL handheld condenser mic? It's pretty great and very budget friendly!

[@U2WB]

Judging from just this simple comparison, I like the Rode the best. It’s nice and warm and smooth.

[@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent]

Lol you NAILED your camera with that box throw 😂 had to watch it 3x to notice

[@GoreMelian]

Amazing video. Boy how you threw the box! loool yes it sounds fantastic, I agree. Can you compare this to Rode NT1?

[@jttech44]

The NT1's high mids are a mess compared to even a Rhode M2. Both aren't nearly as nice up high either, they tend to get grainy sounding by comparison. They're also way cheaper, but I'd still reach for a beta58a over them unless I realllly needed the articulation for some reason.

[@marc1976100]

Hi, excelent video and I got a question: Does this mic work good for vocal recording application?

[@shaidatulshaharum7038]

Hi love ur videos! Ive been watching many videos over a year and bought beta 87a because of ur convincing videos… I want to upgrade but i cant tell which one should i buy… shure ksm9hs or neumann kms 105… please help me…😢😢

[@drmike7]

Hey bandrew!! How does it sound in a non treated room?? Does it pick up the room?

[@Ryan-rn3cf]

The Opie and Anthony Show was in my opinion the best audio a morning show had. Their Sirius XM show sounded noticeably better on a daily basis (for years btw) than their rival Howard Stern down the hall in the same building. O&A used only KMS 105s with large foam ball windscreens. Stern used a TLM 103, Robin always on an SM7, guests were on a mix of RE20s, unknown headset mics, SM7s and Sterns old U87 he used before switching to the more tv friendly TLM-103. No contest O&A sounded great everyday. I realize there’s more to it than the mics. They are (or were) professional broadcasters and probably would’ve sounded professional on any mic. Still the difference in audio quality during the satellite years should be quite noticeable.

[@yuranival]

I needed that video at least for the power throw. Also the DAWS keys, huh ;D

[@richardnathan2145]

In an ideal world, would this be preferable over something like an SM7B for podcasting or zoom calls in an untreated room, with the user typing?

[@fabioricchiardy9767]

Bandrew, you are a great influence for my studio setting. If you chould choose between a KMS104 and a SM7B, both for about 350$, which one would you choose for a slightly treated room? Thank you

[@SonicCDspeedrunArchives]

The 104 has more bass pickup, and the 104 Plus has *even more* bass pickup over that.

[@magick1969]

Now on sale for $559. It's a beautiful live vocalist microphone. It's the best one. It's not meant for a guitar mic or drum mic. Yes, the sound justifies the price tag. Hell, the $1600 price tag on the Blue Rocket Stage One was justifiable. When I upgrade to either the TLM 107 or the Neumann U 89 I the $1400/$3100 price tags are still justifiable. If you want professional results you pay for professional pricing. Same with the Audio Interface. The Focusrite Red 8Pre is better than the Clarett which is better than the Scarlett.

[@holaIceLatte]

Curious when and where does it go on sale? I've never seen a sale on a Neumann so far... I'd get it though if it's just $559 :)

[@krisjupp]

fantastic videos mate !! can u do e965 ?

[@LeonBerrange]

I love this mic. I am looking for a versatile, best-quality mic to travel with on a sailboat for recording and gigging and vlogging... I think this is the one. Although the Rode would likely do the job and in your reviews I preferred the Rode on both electric and acoustic guitars. But for vocal the 105 just kills.

[@Podcastage]

This mic made it back onto the stand for my voice chats and I really have been enjoying it. It’s a top tier mic, that’s for sure.

[@TheDefJamm]

In a nutshell, this is the mic I want and I keep watching video's about it. But, like you mentioned in this video, it's the price holding me back. It takes a LOT of convincing yourself that it's worth it and I'm not quite there yet.

[@Podcastage]

It is a fantastic mic. Neumann is a great brand. If you have the disposable income to splurge on it, I think it's worth it. But you do not need it and can easily get by with a more affordable mic.

[@Tech128]

Thanks for the video! I had one. It was good. Liked it better than the 87a, but I sold both. The 105 and 87a were #2 and #1 picks for podcasting by Marco Arment. They sounded fine, the 105 was better, but I not 2.8x better. I only used them for voice on videos didn't think either was the best choice for me. I bought both used though, as they are too expensive new.