Does the BCM 104 need phantom power?

Yes. It is a condenser microphone and needs 48 V phantom power from your preamp or interface.

How does it compare with the Shure SM7B?

The BCM 104 is a condenser with more top-end detail and a flatter midrange; the SM7B is a dynamic that rejects room noise better. The Neumann suits controlled studios, the Shure suits untreated rooms.

What do the internal switches do?

One compensates for the proximity-effect bass boost when you work close to the mic. The other lowers sensitivity by 14 dB.

Can I clean the headgrille?

Yes. The headgrille uses a bayonet mount and lifts off for cleaning.

Is it good for singing?

It handles music recordings, but its speech-tuned high lift and condenser sensitivity make it strongest on spoken voice.

What do buyers say about the Neumann BCM 104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Neumann BCM 104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, musicstore.com, eBay, Vintage King Audio, Guitar Center.

Neumann BCM 104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser

Q: Does it mount on a standard boom arm?

Yes. It is mechanically compatible with standard studio boom arms.

Q: Where is the Neumann BCM 104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser cheapest?

At musicstore.com, for $990.00, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the BCM 104 as a serious broadcast condenser, praising its clean speech reproduction and built-in shock and pop protection. Some find it brighter and more room-sensitive than the dynamic mics it competes with.

What people mention

SoundPraisedReviewers describe a clear, detailed voice sound with a gentle high-frequency lift.
BuildPraisedOwners call it solidly built, with a headgrille that comes off easily for cleaning.
SetupPraisedThe built-in pop protection and elastic suspension cut down on extra accessories.
NoiseCriticisedSome note it picks up more room sound than a dynamic broadcast mic.
BrightnessMixedThe boosted highs suit speech for some and sound bright on other voices.

About the Neumann BCM 104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser

The Neumann BCM 104 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone from Neumann's Broadcast Line. It has a cardioid pickup pattern and is designed for speech and music in professional broadcast studios. Uses include news, round-table discussions, radio plays and musical recordings.

The frequency response is flat up to 3 kHz and then gradually boosted in the higher frequencies. Internal switches let you compensate for the proximity effect and reduce the sensitivity by 14 dB.

The microphone has integrated pop protection and an integrated elastic suspension. The headgrille attaches with a bayonet mount for easy removal and cleaning. Replacement headgrilles are identified by colored rings. The body is mechanically compatible with standard studio boom arms.

Type

Large-diaphragm condenser

Directional pattern

Cardioid

Operating principle

Pressure gradient transducer

Frequency range

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity

22 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kohm; 4.4 mV/Pa at -14 dB attenuation

Rated impedance

50 ohms