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Shure KSM9HS Handheld Vocal Microphone

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KSM9HS
Model #:
KSM9HS
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The Shure KSM9HS is a premium vocal condenser microphone that captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility, and precise vocal reproduction for live performance.
 

Description

A premium vocal microphone with switchable hypercardioid and subcardioid polar patterns, the KSM9HS extends the ability captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for a wide range of live performance applications. Class A transformerless preamplifier circuitry provides transparent sound capture, dual gold-layered diaphragms reveal  every nuance and subtlety and an advanced suspension shock mount virtually eliminates handling noise.

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 (hypercardioid/subcardioid), the KSM9 is the choice for the world's most accomplished vocal performances.

Features

  • Dual 3/4” gold layered, low mass Mylar diaphragms provide superior frequency response
  • Dual polar patterns (Hypercardioid and subcardioid) for even greater flexibility in demanding performance applications
  • Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparent, extremely fast transient response
  • No crossover distortion and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion
  • Advanced suspension shock mount system that isolates cartridge from handling and stand noise
  • Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors
  • Three-stage grille reduces “pop” and breath noise
  • Also available as Axient, ULX-D™ and UHF-R wireless handheld transmitter SKUs

Specifications

Cartridge Type Condenser (Electret Biased)
Frequency Response 50 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance 145 ohms (actual)
Phantom Power 48 Vdc ± 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
Current Drain 5.2 mA typical at 48 Vdc
Common Mode Rejection >60 dB, 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Polarity Positive pressure on front diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
Polar Patterns Hypercardioid, Subcardioid
Sensitivity Hypercardioid: -50.5 dBV/Pa / Subcardioid: -53.0 dBV/Pa
Self-noise Hypercardioid: 20.7 dB / Subcardioid: 22.7 dB
Maximum SPL @ 1000 Hz Hypercardioid: 150.8 dB / Subcardioid: 153.0 dBHypercardioid: 150.9 dB / Subcardioid: 153.1 dB
Output Clipping Level 7.0 dBV; 6.4 dBV
Signal to Noise ratio Hypercardioid: 73.3 dB / Subcardioid: 71.3 dB
Dimensions 49 mm (1 15/16 in.) maximum body diameter, 191 mm (7.5 in.) long
Weight 0.66 lbs (300 grams) (10.6 oz.)
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