Cut through the Noise with the Shure KSM32/SL Cardioid Condenser Microphone – Champagne
The Shure KSM32 is an embossed single-diaphragm, side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. The Shure KSM32 offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source. The KSM32 is in heavy rotation in some of the most discerning recording studios for its natural sound. It is often used in overhead recording applications. Other applications include voice, acoustic instruments, wind instruments, or as a room mic.
- Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry eliminates cross-over distortion for improved linearity across the full frequency range
- Embossed, high-compliance diaphragm provides extended low-frequency response
- Ultra-thin, gold-layered, low-mass, Mylar diaphragm for excellent transient response
- 15 dB attenuation switch for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)
- Switchable low-frequency filter provides greater flexibility to reduce background noise or to counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces “pop” and other breath noise
- Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise
- Extended frequency response
- Very low self-noise
- Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
- High output level
- High input SPL capability
- No cross-over distortion
- Extremely uniform polar response
- Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference
- Replacement cartridge: RK374
SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Permanently-biased Condenser
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Weight: 1.08 lbs / 490 g
- Height: 7.362 inches / 187 mm
- Width: 2.201 inches / 55.9 mm
- Depth: 2.201 inches / 55.9 mm
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity
- -36.00 dBV/Pa
- 16.00 mvpa
- Equivalent Selfnoise: 13 dB(A)
- Maximum Sound Pressure
- 2500 load: 145 dB
- 2500 load (-15dB Pad): 139 dB
- 1000 load: 148 dB
- 1000 load (-15dB Pad): 133 dB
- Impedance: 150
- Switchable Low Cut: No
- Output Connectors: 3 Pin XLR
- Attenuation PAD: Yes
- Interchangeable Capsule: No
- Phantom Power Required: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
- Included in the Box:
- 1x A32M ShureLock Stand Mount
- 1x AK32C Padded Zippered Bag
Manufacturer:Shure
Model:KSM32/SL
SKU:I058331-8-WHXE
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