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- Page 1 KSM137 User Guide...
- Page 2 KSM137 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE Thank you for selecting the KSM137 Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM137 one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-866-2525, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, CST.
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Page 3: General Description
KSM137 is an end-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM137 can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and extended frequency response make it ideal for recording musical instruments. -
Page 4: Performance Characteristics
One European-threaded adapter that mates the A57F to European–threaded microphone stands APPLICATIONS The KSM137 will produce superior results in any application requiring a high quality microphone. Typical applications include: S Close miking of acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, violins, drums, and percussion... - Page 5 SPL capability and output clipping level. When the attenuation switch is set to the –25 dB position, the KSM137 can handle up to 164 dB SPL, and can output +15 dBV into a load of 5000 Ω or greater.
- Page 6 Setting Attenuation The attenuation switch on the KSM137 lets you reduce the signal level by up to 25 dB without altering frequency response. This can prevent extremely loud sounds from overloading the microphone. Set the switch to the desired attenuation levels as follows: 0 dB –...
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Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Frequency Response Directional Polar Pattern Output Impedance Attenuation Switch Low Frequency Response Switch Phantom Power Current Drain Common Mode Rejection Polarity Dimensions and Weight Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) Self–noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651) Maximum SPL at 1 kHz 5000 Ω... - Page 8 60 cm FIGURE 3. TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz FIGURE 4. TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS 20 mm (0.8 IN) FIGURE 5. DIMENSIONS 2500 Hz 6400 Hz 10000 Hz 122 mm (4.8 IN)
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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 KSM137 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 10 “Shure” are registered trademarks of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “SHOCKSTOPPER” 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. These marks may be registered in other jurisdictions.