Neumann BCM104

The Neumann BCM 104 is a premium large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed specifically for professional broadcast and studio applications. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, integrated pop filter, touch-noise suppression, and a broadcast-optimized frequency response, it delivers exceptional speech intelligibility and natural sound reproduction for radio, podcasting, voice-over, discussions, and music recording. Its practical design includes removable hygienic grilles, internal bass roll-off and attenuation switches, and compatibility with standard broadcast microphone arms.

The Neumann BCM 104 is a professional broadcast condenser microphone engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern radio studios, podcast production, voice-over recording, and broadcast environments. Combining Neumann’s renowned large-diaphragm condenser technology with a purpose-built broadcast design, the BCM 104 delivers outstanding speech clarity, natural tonal balance, and excellent intelligibility.

At the heart of the microphone is the Neumann K 04 large-diaphragm condenser capsule, which provides accurate and detailed reproduction of both speech and music. The microphone features a cardioid polar pattern that effectively focuses on the desired sound source while minimizing unwanted ambient noise. Its frequency response remains flat up to approximately 3 kHz, followed by a gentle presence boost that enhances vocal articulation and on-air clarity.

Designed for everyday broadcast use, the BCM 104 incorporates a built-in neutral pop filter and protective fine-gauze screen that shields the capsule from contamination while reducing plosives and breath noise. The microphone's integrated elastic mounting system minimizes handling and structure-borne noise, ensuring clean recordings even in demanding studio environments.

Additional flexibility is provided through internal switches that allow users to activate a low-frequency roll-off filter to reduce proximity effect and apply a 14 dB sensitivity attenuation for higher sound pressure levels. A built-in active high-pass filter suppresses frequencies below 20 Hz, helping to eliminate unwanted rumble and low-frequency interference.

The removable grille design simplifies cleaning and maintenance, while optional color-coded grilles and identification rings make the BCM 104 particularly suitable for multi-user broadcast studios where hygiene and presenter identification are important considerations.

Available in matte nickel and matte black finishes, the BCM 104 has become a trusted choice for professional broadcasters, podcasters, announcers, and recording studios seeking legendary Neumann sound quality in a microphone optimized specifically for spoken-word applications.

Key Features

• Professional large-diaphragm condenser broadcast microphone
• Optimized for speech, radio, podcasting, voice-over, and music recording
• Cardioid polar pattern for focused sound capture
• Neumann K 04 large-diaphragm condenser capsule
• Flat frequency response with presence boost for enhanced intelligibility
• Built-in neutral pop filter
• Integrated protection against plosives and capsule contamination
• Internal elastic suspension for touch-noise and vibration suppression
• Active high-pass filter below 20 Hz
• Switchable proximity-effect compensation filter (100 Hz / 12 dB)
• Switchable 14 dB attenuation pad
• Transformerless circuitry for low-noise operation and interference rejection
• Removable grille for easy cleaning and maintenance
• Compatible with interchangeable color-coded grilles and identification rings
• Designed for standard broadcast microphone arms
• Available in matte black and matte nickel finishes