Neumann KMR81I Super-Cardioid Shotgun Microphone - Professional Audio

The Neumann KMR81I is a short shotgun condenser microphone built for professional film, broadcast, and studio applications where precise directional sound capture is essential. Its super-cardioid/lobar polar pattern focuses pickup tightly on the sound source in front of the capsule while providing strong rejection of ambient noise and off-axis sound. At just 9 inches in length, it is compact enough to be easily handled on a boom pole in confined spaces, on a camera-mounted shock mount, or on a desk stand for voiceover and narration work.

One of the KMR81I's key advantages over longer interference-tube shotgun microphones is its behavior in reflective indoor environments. Longer shotguns can produce comb-filtering artifacts when room reflections enter the interference tube at various angles, resulting in unnatural coloration. The KMR81I's shorter tube minimizes this effect, delivering a more consistent and natural sound indoors while still providing meaningfully tighter pickup than a standard hypercardioid. The included WS 81 windscreen extends its usability to outdoor locations where wind noise would otherwise compromise recordings. Constructed to Neumann's exacting standards in Germany, the KMR81I is a tool built for daily professional use and long-term reliability.