Description
Technical data at a glance
| Premium ribbon microphone, cardioid polar pattern, particularly well-suited for speech, vocals, and electric instruments such as electric guitar; made from highly flexible and durable Roswellite material for rugged stage use; delivers a powerful, warm, and exceptionally clear sound; max. 146 dB SPL. | Characteristic Eight
Dimensions (mm) | L: 368 | B: 263 | H: 161 | 3,25kg
:: Useful for Vocals, electric guitar
The Set contains the following items:
01 x A300SM Shure A300SM Support à suspension ShureLock® for KSM353/ED | nickel
01 x AK353C Shure AK42C Zipper pocket for KSM353/ED | black
01 x A353VB Shure A32VB Velvet Pouch KSM353, KSM353/ED | red
01 x A300PC Shure A300PC Polishing Cloth with Classic Shure Logo | black
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Detailed description
- The KSM353/ED is an extremely rugged, premium ribbon microphone. It delivers exceptionally precise sound for the most demanding studio and live applications. Roswellite Technology ensures the ribbon has exceptional elasticity and durability, resulting in unmatched ruggedness.
- How does the KSM353/ED ribbon microphone sound?
- What applications is the KSM353/ED suitable for?
- A ribbon microphone robust enough for the stage?
- Handcrafted with high-quality materials
Although a ribbon microphone is a dynamic microphone, it sounds as clear as a condenser microphone—yet with a rounder tone, especially in the high frequencies. The sound is warm, powerful, and extremely present. The KSM353/ED combines this with extraordinary precision and transparency in the sound.
It is primarily designed to reproduce vocals with exceptional presence and fidelity. Thanks to its linear frequency response, it can also be used for all types of instruments—in the studio and on stage.
The highly stretchable and durable Roswellite material makes it possible. For the first time, ribbon microphones are equipped to handle the rigors of stage use, and even loud sound levels of up to 146 dB cannot harm the KSM353. Phantom power also cannot damage the microphone.
The KSM353/ED is carefully handcrafted in the USA using select materials (including aluminum, silver, and gold). A sturdy aluminum carrying case protects the microphone during transport and storage.
Features
- Premium ribbon microphone
- For vocals and all types of instruments
- Roswellite technology makes ribbon microphones robust enough for stage use and high sound levels for the first time
- Consistent figure-8 polar pattern provides maximum attenuation of off-axis sound
- Powerful, warm, and extremely present sound
- Made with high-quality materials such as aluminum, silver, and gold
- Carefully handcrafted in the USA
- Microphone spider for maximum isolation from foot noise
- Sturdy aluminum carrying case for safe transport and storage
Physically
– Color/Finish nickel
– Dimensions | L: 368mm | W: 263mm | H: 161mm
– Weight 3,25 kg









