Neumann KU 100
Binaural dummy head stereo microphone
Microphone$9,995Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Binaural dummy head stereo microphone
- Topology
- condenser (FET)
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- stereo (binaural)
- Form factor
- Dummy head, 2-capsule stereo
- Connection
- XLR 5-pin analog + BNC
- DSP
- false
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL
- 135 dB at 0.5% THD; 145 dB with -10dB pad
- Sensitivity
- 20 mV/Pa
- Polar pattern
- omnidirectional (2 capsules in artificial ears)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 50 (balanced) / 200 (unbalanced)
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: -10dB pre-attenuation switch; power source selector (phantom/battery/PSU)
I/O: XLR 5F stereo balanced output; unbalanced BNC outputs
Notable use: Binaural dummy-head microphone for immersive/spatial audio, ASMR, and loudspeaker-compatible stereo recording
Notes: FLAG: 2-channel binaural stereo mic (unusual channel_count=2). Powerable via P48, internal 6xAA battery, or external 9V PSU. Price is Sweetwater street price.