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Shure KSM27 User Manual

Cardioid condenser microphone
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"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. These marks may be registered in other jurisdictions.
E2001, Shure Incorporated
27A3138 (AG)
Printed in U.S.A.

User Guide

Le Guide de l'Utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía del Usario
Guida dell'Utente

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    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.
  • Page 2 KSM27 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE Thank you for selecting the KSM27 Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM27 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.

  • 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 extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.
  • Page 4 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. Power The KSM27 requires phantom power and performs optimally with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596).
  • Page 5 FIGURE 1. KSM27 Front and Back Selecting Low-Frequency Response A three-position switch on the back of the KSM27 allows you to adjust the low-frequency response of the microphone, as shown in Figure 1. The low-frequency filter settings can be used to reduce wind noise, room noise or proximity effect.
  • Page 6 (rated at about 2500 Ω), the KSM27 provides higher maximum SPL capability and out put clipping level. WIth the –15 dB pad engaged, the KSM27 can handle up to 153 dB SPL and output +15 dBV into a 2500 Ω or greater load.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Externally Biased Condenser Frequency Response 20–20,000 Hz 150 Ω (actual) Output Impedance Attenuation Switch 0 or 15dB attenuation Low Frequency flat; –6 db/octave below 115 Hz; –18 dB/octave below 80 Hz response switch Phantom Power 48 Vdc± 4 Vdc (IEC–268–15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3 Current Drain 5.4mA typical at 48 Vdc Common Mode...
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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.

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