KSM44A/SL Cardioid/Omni/Bidirectional Large Diaphragm Microphone

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Price:: RRP: £978.00 inc VAT
Code:: SHUKSM44ASL
Manufacturer Code:: KSM44A/SL
Brand:: Shure

Main Features

Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional
Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms
Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier
Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)

The Shure® KSM44A is a premium, large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). The refined and sophisticated design of the KSM44A features externally biased, dual 1-inch diaphragms, extensive internal pop filtering and Prethos® advanced preamplifier technology for a ground-breaking threshold minimum of self-noise. The KSM44A is the premier choice for the highest level of professional studio and stage performance.

Product Features

A milestone technical achievement, Shure’s Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifier Technology provides 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior transient response
Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely wide frequency response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.
Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
Integrated three-stage “pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise

Product Specifications

Cartridge Type: Condenser (externally biased)
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance: 50 ohms
Attenuator Switch: 15 dB
Low-Frequency Filter Switch: Flat, –6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, or –18 dB/octave below 80 H
Power Requirements: 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum
Common Mode Rejection (10 to 100,000 Hz): > 50 dB
Common Mode Rejection (20 Hz to 20 kHz): > 50 dB
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Net Weight: 492 g (17.4 oz.)
Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR). male, balanced