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CardioidShure KSM109

MSRP: $305 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Shure KSM109

Description

The Shure KSM109 offers incredible performance for its price. It combines an extended frequency response for natural sound reproduction with a smooth high end and a tight, controlled low end.

The 2.5-micron gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm provides excellent transient response.

Features

  • A tight cardioid polar pattern
  • Transformerless Class-A preamplifier circuitry design
  • Outstanding transparency without crossover distortion
  • Natural reproduction of sound with a smooth high-end and a tight/controlled low-end
  • Switchable -15dB Pad

Includes a foam windscreen (A3WS), clip (A25D), and vinyl pouch (A109ZB). Optional shockmount is p/n A55M or A55HM.

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Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -15dB (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 150 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 165 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
195g (6.88oz) 162mm (6.38'') 24mm (0.94'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 11-52v

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