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(More customer reviews)The KSM32 is an outstanding studio mic - probably the cleanest, warmest sounding condenser priced under a $1000.00 This is a "best choice" for drum overheads... using just one of these will produce a superior kit sound than using a matched pair of just about anything else. Add a SM57 right alongside the snare head and a BETA58A directly in front of the kick and you have a "Shure" bet for a great drum kit recording with three mics. The KSM32 is preferred by many recording engineers over the top of the line (and most expensive) KSM44 - which can be sound little "brittle" or "bright" for some users. These mics are terrific on piano, wind instruments, guitar cabinets and all manner of percussion. I've had no experience with them on strings, but I'm confident they would capture a violin or cello with honest clarity and warmth.
Shure condenser mics are built like tanks and the strength of the grill to resist dings is legendary. The fit and finish is world class. These guys even sound good through the inexpensive mic-pre's installed on home multi-track units, like Korg, Zoom, etc.
If you aren't in a position to shell out several thousand for a Neumann U-87, then get hold of a Shure KSM/32 (or two) and be ready for some amazingly good recordings.
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Shure KSM32 Embossed Single-Diaphragm Microphone, ChampagneDesigned for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the Shure KSM32 side-address condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern features a permanently-biased 3/4-inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.
Key Features
Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry eliminates cross-over distortion for improved linearity across the full frequency range.
Embossed, high-compliance diaphragm provides extended low-frequency response.
Ultra-thin, gold-layered, low-mass, Mylar diaphragm for excellent transient response
15 dB attenuation switch for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)
Switchable low-frequency filter provides greater flexibility to reduce background noise or to counteract proximity effect.
Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces "pop" and other breath noise
Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise
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
Specifications
Type: Permanently Biased Condenser
Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid/Omnidirectional
Output Impedance: 150 ohms (actual)
Attenuation Switch: 0 or -15 dB attenuation
Low Frequency Response Switch: Flat; 6 db/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
Phantom Power: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC26815/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
Current Drain: 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc
Common Mode Rejection: ≥50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV)
Selfnoise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651): 13 dB
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
Weight: 17.3 ounces
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