Neumann KK 204, KK205, KK 105 S User guide

Product Information

KK 204/205

KK 104/105 S

Capsule Heads
for Sennheiser
SKM 2000 and
SKM 5200/SKM 5000
Wireless Systems

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hanks to the combination of the KK 104 S and
KK 105 S capsule heads with the Sennheiser SKM 5200/
5000 wireless systems, and the KK 204 and KK 205 with
the SKM 2000 system, Neumann sound is also available
in the wireless domain.

This opens up new sound dimensions for the most de­manding live-performance engineering.

Here the key areas of expertise of Neumann and Senn­heiser are united in an unprecedented manner to create
products with no compromises for professional use. Neu­mann capsules have already been used in combination
with the Sennheiser SKM 5200 system for the past
10 years on some of the largest stages of the world and
at mega-events such as the Eurovision Song Contest,
where the highest demands are placed on the sound and
transmission reliability.

These systems reveal their strengths partic­ularly in conjunction with Sennheiser in-ear
monitoring.

The design of Neumann capsule heads for
the Sennheiser handheld transmitters is
based on the extremely successful, multiple
award-winning wired stage microphones
KMS 104, KMS 104 plus and KMS 105.
From these microphones the capsule heads
have acquired not only their outstanding
sound characteristics and technical specifica­tions, but also their robust construction and
effective suppression of pop sounds and han­dling noise.

Delivery Range KK 204/205

for Sennheiser SKM 2000 Wireless Systems:

KK 204 (bk) Capsule head,
Padded nylon bag

KK 205 (bk) Capsule head,
Padded nylon bag

Delivery Range KK 104/105 S

for Sennheiser SKM 5200 and SKM 5000
Wireless Systems:

KK 104 S (bk) Capsule head,
Padded nylon bag

KK 105 S (bk) Capsule head,
Padded nylon bag

KK 105 HD (bk) Capsule head,
Padded nylon bag

Features

• Neumann capsule head
engineering expands with
Sennheiser liveperformance
engineering

• Cardioid and Supercardioid
characteristic

• Low susceptibility to handling
noise

• Built-in, highly effective sup­pression of popping noises

• Easy dismantling for cleaning

• Pure, open, and neutral sound
transmission

Catalog No.

KK 204 ................................................. ni................. 008651

KK 204 bk .......................................... blk .............. 008652

KK 205 ................................................. ni................. 008653

KK 205 bk .......................................... blk .............. 008654

KK 104 S ............................................ ni ................. 008534

KK 104 S bk ..................................... blk .............. 008533

KK 105 S ............................................ ni ................. 008474

KK 105 S bk ..................................... blk .............. 008476

KK 105 HD ....................................... ni ................. 008559

KK 105 HD bk ................................ blk ..............008560

Selection of Accessories
KK 104/105 S

Windscreen, WSS 100 .............. blk .............. 007352

Meaning of color codes:
blk = black,
ni = nickel

KK 204/205 + KK 104/105 S

The sound can be described as full, transpar­ent and naturally warm, without excessive ac­centuation of the bass.

Due to the „single polar pattern design“, the
polar patterns are very uniform over the en­tire frequency range, thus providing the ba­sis for excellent resistance to feedback.

The capsules, and also of course the trans­mitter unit, are available in both nickel and
black. Included with the capsule heads is a
large nylon bag, which can hold not only the
capsule but also the handheld transmitter,
battery packs and additional accessories.

KK 204 and KK 205

The KK 204 and KK 205 capsule heads were
developed especially for the Sennheiser
SKM 2000 system.

Particular importance has been placed on fur­ther damping of pop sounds and handling noise,
an extremely low level of self-noise, and ease
of servicing. Both capsule heads have integrat­ed foam pop protection. The foam pores have
a greatly increased surface area and can keep
extreme moisture away from the capsule.

KK 204

Directional characteristic: Cardioid

The capsule of the KMS 104 vocal micro­phone, exclusively for use with the Sennheis­er SKM 2000 wireless system. The capsule
head provides the best possible suppression of
sound originating from 180° to the rear.

KK 205

Directional characteristic: Supercardioid

The capsule of the KMS 105 vocal micro­phone, exclusively for use with the Sennheis­er SKM 2000 wireless system. The capsule
head has greater directivity and maximizes in­cident sound from the front as opposed to
sound from the rear.

KK 104 S, KK 105 S and KK 105 HD

The capsule heads KK 104 S, KK 105 S and
KK 105 HD were developed especially for the
Sennheiser systems SKM 5200/SKM 5000.

KK 104 S

Directional characteristic: Cardioid

The capsule of the KMS 104 plus vocal mi­crophone, exclusively for use with the Sen­nheiser SKM 5200/5000 wireless systems. It
provides the best possible suppression of
sound originating from 180° to the rear, and has
highly effective integrated pop protection.

KK 105 S / KK 105 HD

Directional characteristic: Supercardioid

The capsule of the KMS 105 vocal micro­phone, exclusively for use with the Sennheis­er SKM 5200/5000 wireless systems. The
capsule head has greater directivity and maxi­mizes incident sound from the front as op­posed to sound from the rear. The KK 105 S
has a multi-level acoustic filter made of wire
gauze. The „heavy-duty“ variant, KK 105 HD,
has integrated foam pop protection instead of
the fine wire gauze screen of the KK 105 S,
for even greater resistance to pop sounds. The
foam pores also have a greatly increased sur­face area and can keep extreme moisture away
from the capsule.

Application Hints

• Vocals and speech on stage

• Especially suited for in-ear-monitoring

• Especially suitable with front-of-stage monitor
systems

• For feedback-prone environment

These are just some of the most common applica­tions. We recommend additional experimentation
to gain maximum use from this microphone.

Technical Data KK 204/205

Directional pattern ................................................................. Cardioid/Supercardioid

Frequency range .................................................................................... 40 Hz...20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohms ..................................... 2.8 mV / Pa ± 1 dB

Equivalent noise level, CCIR1)................................................................................ 35 dB

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1)............................................................24 dB-A

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD2).................................................................................. 150 dB

Dynamic range (A-weighted) ................................................................... >126 dB-A

Weight (incl. transmitter + power supply unit) .................... approx. 500 g

Dimensions (+ SKM 2000) ................................... length: 272 mm, Ø 55 mm

Technical data for SKM 2000 can be found at:
www.sennheiser.com

Technical Data KK 104 S/KK 105 S (HD) (incl. SKM 5200/SKM 5000)

Directional pattern ................................................................. Cardioid/Supercardioid

Frequency range .................................................................................... 80 Hz...20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohms ........................... 1.7/1.3 mV/Pa ± 1 dB

Equivalent noise level, CCIR1)....................................................................... 42/44 dB

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1)................................................... 31/33 dB-A

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD2)..................................................................... 148/ 150 dB

Max. SPL for 3% THD2).......................................................................... 153/ 155 dB

Dynamic range (A-weighted) ................................................................... >117 dB-A

Frequency range .................................................................................... 450– 960 MHz

Switching bandwidth............................................................................................. 24 MHz

Transmitter frequencies ..................................................................................................... 16

RF-output ...................................................................................................50 mW (–3 dB)

Noise suppression system............................................. Sennheiser “HiDyn

Weight (incl. transmitter + power supply unit) .................... approx. 325 g

Dimensions (+ transmitter) .................................... length: 257 mm, Ø 48 mm

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plus

1)

according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS 2) measured as equivalent el. input signal

KK 204 + SKM 2000

measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4)

KK 205 + SKM 2000

KK 204/205 + KK 104/105 S

KK 104 S + SKM 5200/SKM 5000

measured in free-field conditions (IEC 60268-4)

KK 105 S/KK 105 (HD) + SKM 5200/SKM 5000

The capsules and the transmitter unit
are available in both nickel and black.

Included with the capsule heads is a
large nylon bag, which can hold not
only the capsule but also the handheld
transmitter, battery packs and additional
accessories.

Errors excepted, subject to changes • Printed in Germany • Publ. 03/12 084977/A01

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