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Features
• Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a
wide variety of recording applications
• Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar
diaphragms provide superior frequency response
• Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifier Technology exhibits extremely low self-noise with superior
dynamic range, transient response and ultra-low distortion for transparent recording
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
• Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted background noise or counteract
proximity effect
• Integrated three-stage "pop" protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
• Internal shock mount reduces handling and stand noise
Performance Characteristics
• Extended frequency response
• Low self-noise
• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
• Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
• High output level
• No crossover distortion
• Uniform polar response
• Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference (RFI)
Applications
The KSM44A provides superior results in any application requiring a high quality microphone. Some
typical applications are listed below.
• Voice-solo, background, voice-over or 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 ambience pick-up-guitar amplifier or drums
Acoustic environments and microphone placements strongly affect the sound obtained from mik-
ing a source, especially with a high-resolution microphone like the KSM44A. You may need to
experiment with placement, room treatments and polar pattern to achieve the best overall sound
for each application.
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