Shure KSM44 User Manual
Shure KSM44 User Manual

Shure KSM44 User Manual

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200 7, Shure Incorporated
Printed in U.S.A.
©
27E3122 (Rev. 1)

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 200 7, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A. © 27E3122 (Rev. 1)
  • Page 2 Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM44 one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30 pm, CST.
  • Page 3: General Description

    KSM44 is a side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar ® patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). Designed for studio use, the KSM44 has externally biased, dual 1-inch diaphragms, extremely low self-noise and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.
  • Page 4: Performance Characteristics

    ™ KSM44 to a floor or boom stand. When using the swivel mount, the internal shock mount provides good isolation from vibration. For even greater reduction of noise from external vibrations, use the elastic shock mount.
  • Page 5 15dB attenuation switch. Selecting a Polar Pattern The three position switch on the front of the KSM44 sets the polar response pattern of the microphone. The sensitivity of the microphone to sounds coming from different angles varies according to this switch's setting.
  • Page 6: Setting Attenuation

    (rated at about 2500 Ω), the KSM44 provides higher maximum SPL capability and output clipping level. With the -15 dB pad engaged, the KSM44 can handle up to 156 dB SPL and output +15 dBV into a 5500 ohm or greater load.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Externally biased condenser Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz (See Figures 4, 6, 8) Output Impedance Ω (actual) Attenuation Switch 0 or 15 dB attenuation Low Frequency Response Flat; -6 dB/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below Switch 80 Hz Phantom Power...
  • Page 8 CARDIOID RESPONSE GRAPHS FIGURE 4. TYPICAL CARDIOID FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE 5. TYPICAL CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN OMNIDIRECTIONAL RESPONSE GRAPHS 15 cm. 60 cm. FIGURE 6. TYPICAL OMNIDIRECTIONAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE 7. TYPICAL OMNIDIRECTIONAL POLAR PATTERN...
  • Page 9 OMNIDIRECTIONAL RESPONSE GRAPHS FIGURE 8. TYPICAL BIDIRECTIONAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE 9.TYPICAL BIDIRECTIONAL POLAR PATTERNS 55.9 mm (2.20 IN.) 187 mm (7.37 IN.) FIGURE 10. DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 10: Furnished Accessories

    Meets applicable tests and performance criteria found in European Professional Audio Products EMC Standard EN 55103 (1996); Part 1 (emissions) and part 2 (immunity). The KSM44 is intended for use in environments E1 (residential) and E2 (Light Industrial) as defined in European standard EN 55103. EMC conform- ance is based on the use of shielded interconnecting cable.
  • Page 11 Trademark Notices: The circular S logo, the stylized Shure logo, and the word “Shure” are registered trademarks of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “Shure Lock” is a trademark of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “Mylar” is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company in the United States.

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