The Shure® 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.
FEATURES
- Cardioid polar pattern – the most commonly used pattern for both studio and live applications
- 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar® diaphragm provides superior transient response
- Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, while minimizing harmonic and intermodulation distortions
- Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz
- Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted background noise or counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage “pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
- Internal shock mount reduces handling and stand noise
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
- Extended frequency response
- Low self noise
- Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
- High output level
- High input SPL capability
- No crossover distortion
- Extremely uniform polar response
- Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference
APPLICATIONS
The KSM27 produces superior results in any application requiring a high quality mi- crophone. Typical applications include:
- Voice and vocals
- Close-miking of acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, violins, drums, and
percussion
- Electric guitar amplifiers
- Brass and woodwind instruments
- Low-frequency instruments such as double bass and kick drum
- Overhead miking for drums or percussion
- Orchestras, choirs, wind ensembles
- Room ambience pick-up (guitar amplifier or drums)