Shure KSM32 Studio Condenser Microphone

Recording Vocals? Try This Cardioid Condenser and Be Impressed
The Shure KSM32 is a popular fixed-cardioid condenser microphone that eventually finds itself in the hands of every audio engineer. With a wide frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz that peaks at 7 kHz and 10 kHz to add some high-end air, this microphone is a great choice on vocals and voiceover. It has a thin Mylar diaphragm for great transient response, high SPL handling for recording percussion or louder instruments, and a transformerless preamplifier circuitry, resulting in low self-noise that make it a great fit for critical studio recording. Accessories included are a stand mount and a shock mount, so you can set up and start recording

A Solid Versatile Condenser Microphone
The KSM32's frequency response doesn't confine it to being strictly a vocal microphone. The SPL handling goes as high as 154 dB with the -15 dB pad, so you can set this microphone in front of a bass or guitar amplifier without worry of distortion. It also works well as an ambient room mic, kick drum mic, or even paired up as overhead mics on drums or a choir.

Roll Off and Pad Features
Aside from the -15 dB pad, the KSM32 offers switchable rolloff settings of -6 dB per octave below 115 Hz, and -18 dB per octave below 80 Hz. These filters are helpful for recording vocals, guitars, and mid-to-higher frequency percussion, to weed out the lower unwanted rumble these instruments tend to have around 100 Hz. With the filters off, the KSM32's frequency range goes as low as 20 Hz, so you can grab those lower frequency instruments -- like bass or kick drum -- when you want to.

Solid Engineering for Critical Studio Standards
Built with class A tranformerless preamplifier circuitry, the KSM32 has a low self noise of only 13 dB. You'll be able to get that tight and dry sound from a professional vocal booth without any unwanted noise. The Mylar diaphragm is ultra-thin and is very light -- providing a great transient response and true-to-life sound. Also, with the included shock mount, this microphone also works great on stage as well as in the studio.

Features
- Frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with boost at 7 kHz and 10 kHz
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Class A tranformerless preamplifier circuitry
- Self noise of 13 dB
- Weighs 1.08 pounds
- Connects via XLR
- Flat, -6 dB per octave below 115 Hz, and -18 dB per octave below 80 Hz roll off switch settings
- Maximum SPL of 154 dB when used with pad
- -15 dB pad
- Output impedance of 150 ohms
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 81 dB
- Shock mount, stand mount, and aluminum carry case included

Specs
- Cartridge Type: Permanently-biased condenser
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Sensitivity (at 1000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV) typical (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
- Self Noise (equivalent SPL): 13 dB typical, A-weighted (IEC 651)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz , 2500 W load): < 0.08%* for a 120 dB equivalent SPL input
- Dynamic Range (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 2500 W load): 126 dB (maximum SPL minus A-weighted noise level)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 81 dB (IEC 651)
- Output Impedance: 150 W (actual)
- Attenuation Switch: 0 or -15 dB
- Low Frequency Response Switch: Flat, -6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
- Power: Phantom Power: 48 Vdc 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596),positive pins 2 and 3
- Current Drain: 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): 50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Connector: Gold plated, 3-in (XLR) professional audio
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
- Dimensions: 55.9 mm (2.20 in.) maximum body diameter, 187 mm (7.37 in.) long.
- Net Weight: 490 g (17.3 oz.
- Conforms to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE marking; meets European Union EMC Immunity Requirements (EN 50 082-1, 1992)

Maximum SPL (20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD < 1%*):
- 2500 W Load 139 dB (154 dB w/ attenuation)
- 1000 W Load 133 dB (148 dB w/ attenuation)

Output Clipping Level (20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD < 1%*):
- 2500 W Load +9 dBV (2.82 V rms)
- 1000 W Load +3 dBV (1.41 V rms)

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