Shure KSM32 Side Address Mic Large Diaghragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Shure KSM32 Side Address Mic Large Diaghragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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.

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

Performance Characteristics

Extended frequency response

• Very low self-noise
• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
• High output level
• High input SPL capability
• No cross-over distortion
• Extremely uniform polar response
• Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference

Applications

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, broadcasting
• Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
• Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind
• Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
• Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
• Ensembles -- choral or orchestral
• Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums