Shure KSM32SL Studio Microphone

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KSM32 User Guide

The Shure KSM32 is a side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. It offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source.

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 (R) diaphragm for excellent transient respons
• e 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
• . Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces "pop" and other breath nois
• e Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling nois

e Performance Characteristic

• s Extended frequency respons
• e Very low self-nois
• e Exceptional low-frequency reproductio
• n High output leve
• l High input SPL capabilit
• y No cross-over distortio
• n Extremely uniform polar respons
• e Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interferenc

e MODEL VARIATION

S The KSM32/SL has a champagne-colored finish and comes with the following accessories

• : Locking aluminum carrying cas
• e ShureLock TM elastic-suspension shock moun
• t ShureLock TM swivel moun
• t Protective velveteen pouc

h The KSM32/CG has a non-reflective, charcoal-gray finish for situations where less microphone visibility is preferred, such as live sound and stage production. It comes with the following accessories

• : ShureLock TM swivel moun
• t Padded, zippered carrying ba

g APPLICATION

S 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, broadcastin
• g Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, string
• s Wind instruments -- brass and woodwin
• d Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick dru
• m Overhead miking -- drums or percussio
• n Ensembles -- choral or orchestra
• l Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drum

s Both the acoustic environment and microphone placement have significant effects on the sound obtained when miking a source. You may need to experiment with these variables to achieve the best overall sound for each application

. Suggested Application
s Studio Vocal
s Ensemble Vocal
s Live Recordin
g Acoustic Guitar/Bas
s Percussio
n Cymbal
s String
s Woodwind
s Saxophon

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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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