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Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM109 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. In Europe, call 49-7131-72140. Our web address is...
FIGURE 1. KSM109 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ® The Shure KSM109 is an end-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM109 delivers a clear reproduction of the origninal sound source. Its extended frequency response makes it ideal for recording musical instruments.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS • Extended frequency response • Low self-noise • Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPLs) • High output level • No crossover distortion • Uniform polar response • Superior common mode rejection and suppression of RFI (radio frequency interference) APPLICATIONS The KSM109 will produce superior results in any application requiring a high...
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Use a cable with XLR connectors at each end. Load Impedance Shure recommends a load impedance of at least 1000 Ω. When used with modern microphone preamplifiers rated at about 2500 Ω, the KSM109 provides higher maximum SPL capability and output clipping level. When the attenuation switch is set to the -15 dB position, the KSM109 can handle up to 165 dB SPL, and can output +15 dBV into a load of 5000 Ω...
SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Permanently Biased Condenser Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz (see Figure 2) Directional Polar Pattern Cardioid (see Figure 3) 150 Ω (actual) Output Impedance Attenuation Switch 0 dB or 15 dB attenuation 48 Vdc ± 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), Phantom Power positive pins 2 and 3 Current Drain...
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FIGURE 2. TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE FIGURE 3. TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS 24 mm (0.950 IN) 162 mm (6.375 IN) FIGURE 4. DIMENSIONS...
Popper-Stopper™ Windscreen ....... . PS-6 SERVICE For additional microphone service or parts information, please contact the Shure Service Department at 1-800-516-2525. Outside the United States, please...
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