The Neumann KK 14 Capsule is part of the modular Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) system designed for universal instrument close-miking applications including solo instrumentalists, big band and brass sections, and amplified orchestras in live applications. Elevating electret technology to Neumann standards, it delivers a staggering 153 dB maximum SPL to capture the details of both loud and very-soft instruments without adding distortion or self-noise.

The KK 14 is encapsulated in a lightweight titanium housing to ensure stability and a long service life on the road. Assembled in Germany by hand to align with Neumann's high standards, the capsule delivers first-rate tonal consistency plus that Neumann aesthetics and handling.

For Modular Miniature Clip Mic System    Universal Close-Miking Applications    Cardioid, Electret Condenser Mic    12mm Small-Diaphragm Design    153 dB Maximum SPL    Rugged Titanium Housing    Built-In Shockmount    Mounts on MCM Gooseneck

The KK 14 features a 12mm diameter (small-diaphragm) electret-condenser element that delivers a truly natural, neutral, and reliable sound—even in challenging technical or acoustic situations. The capsule features a cardioid polar pattern that helps minimize the pickup of bleed from other instruments or stage noise, while allowing greater gain before feedback.

Capable of handling an extremely high 153 dB maximum SPL with an ultrawide 130 dB dynamic range, the KK 14 is ideal for close-miking virtually any instrument, from bombastic drums to delicate strings.

The miniature capsule easily mounts on the SH 150 MCM gooseneck (available separately) so it can be reliably and accurately positioned over your instrument for optimal sound capture. Nine instrument-specific mounting clips are available for attaching the gooseneck to a wide variety of instruments including guitar, violin, cello, double bass, piano, drums, brass, woodwinds, and more.

Because it uses electret-condenser technology, the KK 14 can run on either +48V phantom power from a traditional mic preamp or plug-in power from a compatible wireless transmitter.

With its locking 3.5mm termination, the AC 31 cable (available separately) can be used to connect the KK 14 to the MCM 100 output stage module (available separately) for plugging the mic into a mixing board via XLR. The AC 31 cable can also be used to connect the capsule to a wireless transmitter with Sennheiser-compatible mic-input jack.

Neumann offers three more cables to work with other popular wireless transmitters including Lectrosonics, Shure, Zaxcom, Wisycom, and others.

• AC 32 cable with LEMO 3-pin connector
• AC 33 cable with Microdot connector
• AC 34 cable with 4-pin mini-XLR connector

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This wireless mic system can be used with any computer and a mic input line right? Will there be any interference with the wireless radio in this system and wireless frequencies of a laptop?

A: Yes, The receiver output may be connected to a microphone input connector of any device, including computers (better still would be to connect this to an audio interface, USB out of the audio interface, out to computer) or, to a camera microphone input.

Q: 2. Will this capsule fit/work with an AKG C460B preamp section?

A: This capsule is only compatible with AKG GN series and LM3 housings.

Q: 3. Will it fit the AKG Lyra if stretched?

A: We do not know as we do not test this item with other brands and models.

Q: 4. Hello: Max Microphones per Band 2. What does this mean? Can I use 3 Samson XPDm systems at the same time?

A: Under the specifications for "System" there is a spec for "Max Transmitters per Band" which lists "2". This means that a maximum of two Samson XPDm Digital Wireless Microphone Systems can be used at the same time within the 100-foot maximum operating range. So it is not possible to use more than two of the XPDm systems at the same time within a 100-foot range.

Q: 5. Does the transmitter allow for line level inputs such as from a mixer or soundboard?

A: Yes.

Q: 6. Does it includes a mounting cover ?

A: You will want to use Hikvision # DS-KD-ACF2 to mount the item.

Q: 7. What type of XLR cable is included? In the picture it shows a Y-split cable, but in the "In the Box" section it doesn't mention a Y-split cable.

A: The Saramonic UwMic9 2-Person Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System includes the Saramonic SR-UM10-CC1 3.5mm TRS to Two XLR Male Output Y-Cable for Wireless Mic Systems (BH #SASRUM10CC1) with purchase.

Q: 8. This is very similar to the H3-VR, does anyone know if this will have upgraded microphones or would it be the same as the H3-VR in terms of sound quality?

A: Sound quality is the same as H3-VR,

Q: 9. Which DPA Adapter do I need to make this TX9 work with my DPA 4060?

A: The DPA 4060 microphone can be used with the DPA DAD6034 MicroDot to Locking 1/8" Mini Connector (B&H # DPDAD6034) or Deity Microphones DA35 Microdot to Locking 3.5mm Adapter (B&H # DEDA35). The Saramonic UwMic9 transmitter uses the same type of 3.5mm (1/8") locking connector as Sennheiser transmitters.

Q: 10. Can this be used through a digital audio interface into mu computer?

A: Yes. It would go into the XLR input.