Shure KSM32/CG Embossed Single-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Stage Microphone, Charcoal Grey

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.

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 charcoal.

Key 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.
  

  Frequency response.

  Polar pattern.

• Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces “pop” and other breath noise
• Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise

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
• Room ambiance pick-up — guitar amplifier or drums

Specifications

• Type: Permanently Biased Condenser
• Frequency Response: 20­ to 20,000 Hz
• Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid/Omnidirectional
• Output Impedance: 150 ohms (actual)
• Attenuation Switch: 0 or -15 dB attenuation
• Low Frequency Response Switch: Flat; ­6 db/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
• Phantom Power: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC­268­15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
• Current Drain: 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc
• Common Mode Rejection: ≥50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV)
• Self­noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651): 13 dB
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
• Weight: 17.3 ounces