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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide 2005, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A. © 27D3138 (Rev. 6) - Page 2 Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM27 one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions that are not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to...
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Page 3: General Description
KSM27 is a side-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar ® pattern. Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM27 has an externally biased 1-inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extend- ed frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording. -
Page 4: Performance Characteristics
OPERATING THE KSM27 Mounting Use the shock mount to secure the KSM27 to a floor or boom stand by threading the shock mount onto the microphone stand and inserting/threading the microphone into the shock mount. -
Page 5: Positioning The Microphone
FIGURE 2. LOW FREQUENCY RESPONSES Setting Attenuation The attenuation switch on the back of the KSM27 reduces the signal level from the cartridge by 15 dB without altering the frequency response. This can prevent ex- tremely high SPLs (ie. close miked drums and guitar cabinets) from overloading the microphone. - Page 6 Integral Pop Filter The KSM27 grille consists of 3 separate mesh layers that act as an integral pop filter which helps reduce wind and breath noise. Depending on the performer, an external pop-protection screen or windscreen (See Figure 3) may be necessary when close-miking vocalists.
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Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Externally Biased Condenser Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz (see Figure 4) Directional Polar Pattern Cardioid (see Figure 5) EIA Rated at 150 Ω (140 Ω actual) Output Impedance Attenuation Switch 0 or 15 dB attenuation Low Frequency response flat;... - Page 8 60 cm –10 1000 10000 20000 FIGURE 4. TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 180° 180° 150° 150° 150° 150° 120° 120° 120° 120° 90° 90° 90° 90° –20 dB –20 dB –15 dB –15 dB –10 dB –10 dB 60° 60° 60° 60°...
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Page 9: 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 KSM27 is intended for use in environments E1 (residential) and E2 (Light Industrial) as defined in European standard EN 55103. EMC conformance 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. “ShureLock” 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.