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KSM32/SL

Overview

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.

Features

• 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
• Replacement cartridge: RK374
• Performance Characteristics
• 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

Applications

• Some 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, broadcasting
• Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
• Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind
• Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
• Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
• Ensembles -- choral or orchestral

Specifications

Operating Principle	Pressure Gradient
Transducer	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Range	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level	13 dB A-Weighted
Maximum SPL	139 dB SPL 154 dB SPL  dB Pad Engaged 133 dB SPL 148 dB SPL  dB Pad Engaged
Impedance	150 ohms
Sensitivity	16 mV/PA
Power Requirements	48 V+/- 4 V
Pad	Yes, 15 dB
Output Connectors	3-Pin XLR
Operating Current Consumption	4.65 µA
Dynamic Range	126 dB 119 dB
Length	7.36" (187 mm)
Diameter	2.20" (55.9 mm)
Weight	17.3 oz (490 g)

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