Description
Technical data at a glance
| The KSM9 is the premium microphone for speech and vocals on stage. Its high-quality technology delivers the finest studio-quality sound. It was the first live vocal microphone to feature a dual-diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns (cardioid and supercardioid) for flawless vocal reproduction. | Signal Out: XLR3 | Transducer Type Condenser | Characteristic Cardioid «» Supercardioid
Dimensions (mm) | L: 276 | B: 157 | H: 124 | 1,3kg
:: Useful for Language, Singing
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Features
- Premium condenser vocal microphones for the most demanding stage performances
- Dual-diaphragm design with switchable polar patterns (cardioid, supercardioid)
- Extremely clear, natural, and detailed sound with minimized proximity effect
- Extreme feedback resistance
- Low self-noise and high dynamic range (130 dB)
- Handles high sound levels without distortion (up to 152 dB)
- Integrated pop filter minimizes distracting breath and wind noise
- Three-stage, hardened basket and extremely robust metal construction protect against damage
- Two-stage shock mount minimizes impact noise and handling noise
- Available in charcoal (KSM9CG) or champagne (KSM9SL)
- What are the advantages of the dual diaphragm?
–Exceptionally consistent polar pattern across the entire frequency response, resulting in extreme resistance to feedback
–Reduced proximity effect for an extremely clear, clean signal
–Switchable polar pattern options (cardioid and supercardioid on the KSM9)
Detailed description
- How does the KSM9 sound?
- The sound is exceptionally clear, detailed, and natural. The wide dynamic range and low self-noise allow even the subtlest nuances of the voice to be captured.
- The reduced proximity effect ensures a particularly clean signal in the low frequencies.
- The three-stage, hardened grille with integrated pop filter minimizes distracting breath and wind noise.
- Switching between cardioid and supercardioid
- Studio sound robust enough for the stage?
- Recording on a computer
- The choice is yours: charcoal or champagne
Underneath the grille, which can be easily unscrewed, is the switch for toggling between cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns. This is also the difference from the KSM9HS, which allows switching between wide cardioid and hypercardioid. Both microphones can thus be flexibly adjusted in seconds depending on the stage and monitor setup or the user’s preferences.
Like all Shure products, the KSM9 is also extremely robust and built to withstand the rigors of the road. The hardened grille and die-cast metal housing easily withstand the rigors of everyday stage use.
The KSM9 also delivers excellent results when recording. For digital recording directly on a computer, it can be quickly and easily connected to a computer’s USB port using the X2u XLR-to-USB interface.
The KSM9 is available in either a subtle charcoal finish (KSM9/CG) or a striking champagne finish (KSM9/SL).
Physically
– Dimensions | L: 276mm | W: 157mm | H: 124mm
– Weight 1,3 kg
Data 2. Side:
XLR3
