Specifications - Shure KSM9HS User Manual

Specifications

Cartridge Type
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Hypercardioid, Subcardioid (selectable)
Frequency Response
50 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
145 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
Hypercardioid −50.5 dBV/Pa
Subcardioid
−53.0 dBV/Pa
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD
[2]
Hypercardioid
150.8 dB SPL
Subcardioid
153.0 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Hypercardioid
73.3 dB
Subcardioid
71.3 dB
Dynamic Range
@ 1 kHz
Hypercardioid
130.8 dB
Subcardioid 131.3 dB
Clipping Level
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD
2500 Ω load
7.0 dBV
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
Hypercardioid
Subcardioid
(2.99 mV)
[1]
(2.24 mV)
[1]
2500 Ω load 1000 Ω load
150.9 dB SPL
153.1 dB SPL
[3]
2500 Ω load 1000 Ω load
130.1 dB
130.6 dB
1000 Ω load
6.4 dBV
20.7 dB SPL-A
22.7 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
20 to 80,000 Hz
≥60 dB
Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male,
balanced
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces
positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11 to 52 V DC
[4]
5.4 mA, typical
Net Weight
300 g (10.6 oz.)
1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[1]
THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input
[2]
signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at speci-
fied SPL
S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and
[3]
equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom
[4]
power supply. The microphone operates at lower
voltages, but with slightly decreased headroom and
sensitivity.
5
phantom power (IEC-61938)