Shure KSM9 Microphone

Shure KSM9/CG Microphone

Engineered to exacting standards, the KSM9 reveals nuance and subtlety in a microphone optimized for the most demanding live environments. With its dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns, the KSM9 is the choice for the world's most accomplished vocal performances.

KSM9 microphones capture vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for live performance. KSM9 microphones offer exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect. With wired and wireless options and a choice of champagne and charcoal grey finishes, KSM9 offers the best combination for every performance. Shure UHF-R® Wireless Systems feature KSM9 as the premier choice in handheld vocal microphones. KSM9 microphones are built to Shure's exacting endurance standards, renowned worldwide and proven night after night, center stage.

Features

• Dual 1-inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24-karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar ® diaphragms provide superior transient response
• Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion; minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions
• Full-range frequency response (20 Hz - 20 KHz) for an extremely accurate reproduction of voice and instruments
• Extremely low self noise (7 dBA) for critical studio vocal recording
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz
• 15 dB attenuation switch for handling high input SPL sound sources
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter virtually eliminates unwanted background noise and controls proximity effect
• Durable zinc die-cast housing and hardened low carbon steel grille to protect cartridge from accidental drops or misuse
• Uniform polar response provides natural off-axis response for critical recording
• Integrated three-stage pop protection grille to guard against wind and breath noise
• Internal shock mount to reduce unwanted handling and stand noise
• Replacement cartridge: RPM130

Specifications

• Cartridge Type: Condenser (Electret Biased)
• Frequency Response: 50­ to 20,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: 150 ohms (actual)
• Current Drain: 5.2 mA typical at 48 Vdc
• Common Mode Rejection: >60 dB, 50 Hz to 20 kHz
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
• Cardioid Directional Polar Pattern
• Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Supercardioid
• Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): -51 dBV/Pa
• Self­ Noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted (IEC 651)): 22 dB
• Maximum SPL@ 1000 Hz: 2500 ohms load - 152 dB, 1000 ohms load - 152 dB
• Output Clipping Level: 2500 ohms load - 6.7 dBV, 1000 ohms load - 6.0 dBV
• Dynamic Range: 2500 ohms load - 130 dB, 1000 ohms load - 130 dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 72 dB
• Dimensions and Weight: 49 mm (1 15/16 in.) maximum body diameter, 191 mm (7.5 in.) long; 300 grams (10.6 oz)

Contents

• (1) Shure KSM9/CG Handheld Vocal Microphone
• (1) Shure Microphone Stand Mount
• (1) EU-US Microphone Stand Mount Thread Adapter
• (1) Aluminum Carrying Case
• (1) Operator's Instructions