Shure KSM32 Embossed Single-Diaphragm Microphone, Champagne
Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the Shure KSM32 side-address condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern features a permanently-biased 3/4-inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.The Shure KSM32 microphone in champagne.Key FeaturesClass 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 response15 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.Frequency response.Polar pattern.Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces "pop" and other breath noiseInternal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noisePerformance CharacteristicsExtended frequency responseVery low self-noiseExceptional low-frequency reproductionHigh output levelHigh input SPL capabilityNo cross-over distortionExtremely uniform polar responseSuperior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interferenceApplicationsSome typical applications for the KSM32 are listed below. Microphone use, however, is a matter of personal taste. The KSM32 may be used for a variety of applications other than those listed.Voice -- solo, background, voice-over, broadcastingAcoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, stringsWind instruments -- brass and woodwindLow frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drumOverhead miking -- drums or percussionEnsembles -- choral or orchestralRoom ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drumsSpecificationsType: Permanently Biased CondenserFrequency Response: 20­ to 20,000 HzDirectional Polar Pattern: Cardioid/OmnidirectionalOutput Impedance: 150 ohms (actual)Attenuation Switch: 0 or -15 dB attenuationLow Frequency Response Switch: Flat; ­6 db/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 HzPhantom Power: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC­268­15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3Current Drain: 4.65 mA typical at 48 VdcCommon Mode Rejection: ≥50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHzSensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV)Self­noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651): 13 dBPolarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3Weight: 17.3 ounces