Shure KSM Series - Integral Pop Filter; Specifications; Cartridge Type; Polar Pattern

Integral Pop Filter
The microphone grille consists of 3 separate mesh layers that act as an inte-
gral pop filter. This helps reduce wind and breath noise. Depending on the
performer, an external pop-protection screen or windscreen may be necessary
when close-miking vocalists.
Specifications
Cartridge Type
Dual-Diaphragm, Externally-Biased Condenser
Polar Pattern
selectable
Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
50 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
BidirectionalOmnidirectionalCardioid
–36 dBV/Pa[1] (16.8 mV)–37 dBV/Pa[1] (14.8 mV)–31 dBV/Pa[1] (29.8 mV)
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD[2]
BidirectionalOmnidirectionalCardioid
139 dB151 dB140 dB152 dB134 dB150 dB2500 Ω load
PAD OFF
136 dB148 dB137 dB149 dB131 dB147 dB1000 Ω load
139 dB151 dB140 dB152 dB134 dB150 dB2500 Ω load
PAD ON
136 dB148 dB137 dB149 dB131 dB147 dB1000 Ω load
Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]
BidirectionalOmnidirectionalCardioid
86.5 dB88 dB90 dB
Shure IncorporatedKSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone
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