SHURE KSM137SL Details
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KSM137
The Shure KSM137 is an end-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM137 can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and extended frequency response make it ideal for recording musical instruments.
Performance Characteristics
Extended frequency response
Low self noise
Exceptional reproduction of low-frequency sounds
Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPL)
High output level
No crossover distortion
Uniform polar response
Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference
Applications
Some typical applications for the KSM137 are listed below. Microphone use, however, is a matter of personal taste. The KSM137 may be used for a variety of applications other than those listed.
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
SHURE KSM137SL Specs
Cartridge Type
Permanently Biased Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
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Directional Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Output Impedance
150 ohms (actual)
Attenuation Switch
0 dB,15 dB, or 25 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
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
Dimensions and Weight
20 mm (0.8 in.) diameter, 122 mm (4.8 in.) long;
100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
-37 dBV/Pa
Selfnoise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651)
14 dB
Maximum SPL at 1 kHz
5000 ohm load (Attenuator on): 145 (160, 170) dB
2500 ohm load (Attenuator on): 139 (154, 164) dB
1000 ohm load (Attenuator on): 134 (149, 159) dB
Output Clipping Level*
5000 ohm load: 15 dBV
2500 ohm load: 9 dBV
1000 ohm load: 3 dBV
Dynamic Range
5000 ohm load: 131 dB
2500 ohm load: 125 dB
1000 ohm load: 120 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio**
80 dB
*20 Hz to 20 kHz; THD < 1%. THD of the microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to the cartridge output at specified SPL
**S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise A-weighted.
SHURE KSM137SL Books_and_Articles
Booklets and Articles
Connecting Professional Microphones to Computer Sound Cards Because interconnection procedures in the computer world differ from those used in professional audio, it is not always easy to make a professional microphone work with a computer. This Shure Application Bulletin will help. On-Line Version
Microphone Techniques for Music -- Sound Reinforcement Recommended microphone type and placement for a large variety of vocal and instrument situations. Adobe Acrobat, 677KB
Microphone Techniques for Music -- Studio Recording In this guide, Shure Application Engineers describe particular microphone techniques and placement: techniques to pick up a natural tonal balance, techniques to help reject unwanted sounds, and even techniques to create special effects. Adobe Acrobat, 755KB
Microphones And Multitracks Essential steps to quality recording using a microphone and multitrack recorder. Adobe Acrobat, 597KB
MP3: Getting Your Music from the Garage to the Web Short and to the point, this booklet addresses everything MP3, from "What is it?" to "How do I do it?" On-line version
See the full list of Booklets and Articles for more.
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