Shure KSM44A Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone - Premium, large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).
The Shure KSM44A features an externally biased, dual 1-inch diaphragms, extensive internal pop filtering and Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifier Technology for a ground-breaking threshold minimum of self-noise. The KSM44A is the premier choice for the highest level of professional studio and stage performance.
Shure KSM44A Main Features:
- Cartridge Type: Condenser (externally biased)
- A milestone technical
achievement, Shure's Prethos Advanced Preamplifier Technology
provides 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic
range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new
standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
- Multiple polar
patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and
bidirectional - for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of
recording applications
- Dual 1 inch, externally
biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 um, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass
diaphragms provide superior transient response
- Class A, discrete,
transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely wide frequency
response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and
intermodulation distortions.
- Premium electronic
components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates
rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
- Switchable 15 dB pad for
handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable
low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or
counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage "pop" protection grille reduces plosives and other
breath noise
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Output Impedance: 50 ohms
- Attenuator Switch: 15 dB
- Low-Frequency Filter Switch: Flat, –6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, or –18 dB/octave below 80 H
- Power Requirements: 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum
- Common Mode Rejection (10 to 100,000 Hz): > 50 dB
- Common Mode Rejection (20 Hz to 20 kHz): > 50 dB
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm prod
- Net Weight: 492 g (17.4 oz.)
- Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR). male, balanced
- Recommended Uses: Studio Ensemble, Studio Vocals,
Orchestra/Strings,
Woodwinds,
Brass/Saxophone,
Acoustic Bass,
Acoustic Guitar,
Guitar Amp,
Piano/Organ,
Cymbals,
Percussion,
Podcast/Voiceover
Shure KSM44A Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone (code 80364)
Large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options. Features Prethos Advanced Preamplifier Technology, for a ground-breaking threshold minimum of self-noise
£658.42 (inc vat)