Proven omni microphone from Neumann's first (and still popular) solid-state microphone series "fet 80"

• first microphone series with 48V phantom power
• amplifier sections of KM83 (omni), KM84 (cardioid) and KM85 (cardioid with bass roll-off) are identical
• pad switch (-10 dB)
• the KM83 was successor of the tube models KM53/KM63 and manufactured over a quarter of a century
• diffuse-field equalized (6 dB treble boost)
• in contrast to the currently available KM183 the amplifier section is equipped with an output transformer
• the two items for hire have consecutive serial numbers and are ideal for AB stereo recordings
• manufacturing period: 1966 up to 1992

Favourite applications: main microphone for orchestra and large ensembles; recording of choirs, room and atmos