General Description; Performance Characteristics; Model Variations - Shure KSM9 User Manual

General Description

Consistent with legendary Shure microphone
innovation, the KSM9 is the first handheld con-
denser with dual diaphragms and variable polar
patterns. As a premium vocal microphone, the
KSM9 captures vocal subtlety with extraordi-
nary detail to deliver clear articulation, func-
tional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction
for live performance. Transformerless, Class
A preamplifier circuitry and dual, gold-layered
diaphragms capture a transparent sound, re-
vealing every nuance and subtlety in a vocal
performance. The KSM9 uses an advanced
suspension shock mount to virtually eliminate
handling noise even in the most demanding live
environments.
Features
• Dual 3/4" gold layered, low-mass Mylar
diaphragms provide superior frequency
response and proximity control
• Dual polar patterns (cardioid and
supercardioid) for maximum flexibility in a
wide variety of performance applications
• Class A, discrete, transformerless
preamplifier for transparency, extremely
fast transient response and no crossover
distortion, while minimizing harmonic and
inter-modulation distortions
• Advanced suspension shock mount system
that isolates cartridge from handling and
stand noise
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from
mechanical vibration below 17 Hz
• Premium electronic components, including
gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Integrated three-stage "pop" protection grille
reduces plosives, wind, and other breath
noise

Performance Characteristics

• Extremely uniform polar response
• Extended frequency response
• Minimal self-noise
• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
• Able to withstand high SPLs
• High output level
• No crossover distortion
• Superior common-mode rejection and
suppression of radio frequency interference
(RFI)

Model Variations

The KSM9 series consists of two models fea-
turing unique, switchable polar patterns and a
variety of finishes.
® KSM9HS: Features hypercardioid and subcar-
dioid polar patterns with a black finish.
KSM9: Features cardioid and supercardioid
polar patterns with a charcoal-gray or cham-
pagne finish.
Applications
The KSM9 is designed to capture and control
the detailed sonic nuances of critical studio
performance, while withstanding the punish-
ment of professional live sound reinforcement.
The frequency response of the two patterns are
nearly identical, allowing performers to easily
adapt to any venue.
The cardioid pick-up pattern is ideal in live
performances for musicians with in-ear moni-
tors, providing a warm, full sound. This setting
provides excellent gain before feedback, with
minimal off-axis coloration.
The supercardioid pick-up pattern provides
maximum sound isolation and is ideal for ap-
plications in which there are high levels of
ambient noise, or where multiple instruments or
vocalists are close together.
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