Rare Vintage 70’s Neumann KM85 i Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone is a used item in very good condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £1,998. It is offered by Creative Source Audio through Reverb. Local pickup is available. It is in our Microphones category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 6 November 2026 and last saw it on 10 November 2026. It has been seen 8 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.

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Rare late 1970’s vintage Neumann KM 85 i. This is a piece of Neumann's original Fet 80 lineage, from the same era as the legendary KM 84. The KM 8x mics share the same KM i body, and the capsule head decides the model. This one wears the 85 head. You get the same crossed-slit design and tight cardioid pattern as an 84, plus a low-cut built right into the capsule. It tames proximity effect and low-end rumble before they reach your preamp. That makes it a great close mic. Acoustic guitar stays clear instead of boomy, hi-hat and snare come through crisp and controlled, and voiceover sounds polished straight off the console. It works perfectly and sounds incredible: open, detailed and unmistakably Neumann. This is the silver-finish "i" version, meaning it is fitted with an XLR connector. It runs on standard phantom power and has the original –10 dB pad for loud sources. Normal cosmetic patina, buttering excellent condition considering its age. Works perfectly and sounds incredible. NOTE: I also have it cross posted locally on other platforms. Its availability can change. The listing will remain active accordingly. Local pickup in Los Angeles

Rare Vintage 70’s Neumann KM85 i Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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