Expanding on the success and innovation of the KSM9, the KSM9HS offers a new set of polar patterns (hypercardioid and subcardioid) to provide the flexibility needed to achieve optimal results in any environment. The hypercardioid pattern delivers excellent gain before feedback and a focused low-end frequency response, while the subcardioid pattern produces an open, natural sound and further reduces the proximity effect. As a premium vocal microphone, the KSM9HS captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for live performance. Transformerless, Class A preamplifier circuitry and dual, gold-layered diaphragms capture a transparent sound, revealing every nuance and subtlety in a vocal performance. The KSM9HS uses an advanced suspension shock mount to virtually eliminate handling noise, even in the most demanding live environments.

Product Features

• Dual 3/4" gold layered, low mass Mylar® diaphragms provide superior frequency response.
• Dual polar patterns (Hypercardioid and subcardioid) for even greater flexibility in demanding performance applications.
• Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparent, extremely fast transient response with no crossover distortion and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion.
• Advanced suspension shock mount system that isolates cartridge from handling and stand noise.
• Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors.
• Three-stage grille reduces “pop” and breath noise.

Product Specifications

• Type: Electret Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid, Subcardioid (selectable)
• Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: 145 Ω
• Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical:
• Hypercardioid: −50.5 dBV/Pa[1] (2.99 mV)
• Subcardioid: −53.0 dBV/Pa[1] (2.24 mV)
• Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD:
  • 2500 Ω load
  • Hypercardioid: 150.8 dB SPL
  • Subcardioid: 153.0 dB SPL
  • 1000 Ω load
  • Hypercardioid: 150.9 dB SPL
  • Subcardioid: 153.1 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
  • Hypercardioid: 73.3 dB
  • Subcardioid: 71.3 dB
• Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz:
  • 2500 Ω load
  • Hypercardioid: 130.8 dB
  • Subcardioid: 131.3 dB
  • 1000 Ω load
  • Hypercardioid: 130.1 dB
  • Subcardioid: 130.6 dB
• Clipping Level 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD:
  • 2500 Ω load: 7.0 dBV
  • 1000 Ω load: 6.4 dBV
• Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical:
  • Hypercardioid: 20.7 dB SPL-A
  • Subcardioid: 22.7 dB SPL-A
• Common Mode Rejection 20 to 80,000 Hz: ≥60 dB
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Power Requirements: 11 to 52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.4 mA, typical
• Weight: 300 g (10.6 oz.)

What's in the Box?

• 1 x AK9C Zipped Carrying Case for KSM9HS
• 1 x A25E Stand Adapter
• 1 x 95A2050 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter