Shure KSM27SL Studio Microphone

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KSM27 User Guide

The Shure KSM27 is a side-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM27 has an externally biased, 1-inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.

Features

• Cardioid polar pattern - the most commonly used pattern for both studio and live applications
• 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar (R) diaphragm provides superior transient respons
• e Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, while minimizing harmonic and intermodulation distortion
• s Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connector
• s Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 H
• z Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs
• ) 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted background noise or counteract proximity effec
• t Integrated three-stage 'pop" protection grille reduces plosives and other breath nois
• e Internal shock mount reduces handling and stand nois

e Performance Characteristic

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

• e ShureLock TM Rubber Isolated Shock Moun
• t Protective Velveteen Pouc

h Application

s Some typical applications for the KSM27 are listed below. Microphone use, however, is a matter of personal taste. The KSM27 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 Electric instruments such as guitar and bas
• 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 strongly affect the sound obtained from miking a source, especially with a high resolution microphone like the KSM27. You may need to experiment with microphone placement and room treatments 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 Guitar/Bass Am
p String
s Cymbal
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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