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Shure KSM44A Multipattern Condenser Mic 

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A large dual-diaphragm side-address condenser mic offering cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional patterns.

The KSM44A is a premium, large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). The refined and sophisticated design of the KSM44A features an externally biased, dual 1" diaphragms, extensive internal pop filtering, and Prethos Advanced Preamplifier Technology for a groundbreaking threshold minimum of self-noise. The KSM44A is an exceptional choice for a high level of professional studio and stage performance.

A milestone achievement in sound reinforcement, Prethos Advanced Preamplifier Technology employs transparent internal circuitry architecture that enables you to achieve unprecedented audio quality and performance.

Features

  • Prethos Advanced Preamplifer Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, as well as minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions
  • 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131dB for a total dynamic range of 127dB—an increase of 7dB for cleanly nuanced audio capture
  • Multiple polar patterns-cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional—for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
  • Dual 1", externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5µm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low-mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
  • Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
  • Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17Hz
  • Switchable 15dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
  • 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
  • Integrated three-stage "pop" protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise

Give yourself a nice versatile mic by ordering the KSM44A today!

KSM44A Multipattern Condenser Mic Specifications:

  • Cartridge type: Dual-diaphragm, externally-biased condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional
  • Frequency response: 20 to 20,000Hz
  • Output impedance: 50Ω
  • Attenuator switch: 15dB
  • Low-Frequency filter switch: Flat, -6dB/octave below 115Hz, or -18dB/octave below 80 H
  • Power requirements: 11-52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum
  • Common Mode Rejection (10 to 100,000Hz): > 50dB
  • Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
  • Net weight: 492g (17.4oz.)
  • Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR). male, balanced
  • Sensitivity (open circuit voltage, @ 1kHz, typical)
  • Cardioid: -31dBV/Pa† (29.8 mV)
  • Omnidirectional: -37dBV/Pa† (14.8 mV)
  • Bidirectional:-36dBV/Pa† (16.8 mV)
  • Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical)
  • Cardioid: 4dB SPL-A
  • Omnidirectional: 6dB SPL-A
  • Bidirectional:7.5dB SPL-A
  • Preamplifier Distortion (at 1kHz, 94dB SPL)
  • Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional: <0.001%*
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio**
  • Cardioid: 90dB
  • Omnidirectional: 88dB
  • Bidirectional: 86.5dB
  • Clipping Level (20Hz to 20kHz, 1% THD)
  • Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional-2500Ω: load9dBV
  • Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional-1000Ω: load 6dBV
  • Dynamic Range (@ 1kHz)-2500Ω load
  • Cardioid: 130dB
  • Omnidirectional: 134dB
  • Bidirectional: 131dB
  • Dynamic Range (@ 1kHz)-1000Ω load
  • Cardioid: 127dB
  • Omnidirectional: 131dB
  • Bidirectional: 128dB
  • Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)*-2500Ω load:
  • PAD OFF:
  • Cardioid: 134dB SPL
  • Omnidirectional: 140dB SPL
  • Bidriectional: 139dB SPL
  • PAD ON:
  • Cardioid: 150dB SPL
  • Omnidirectional: 152dB SPL
  • Bidriectional: 151dB SPL
  • Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)*-1000Ω load:
  • PAD OFF:
  • Cardioid: 131dB SPL
  • Omnidirectional: 137dB SPL
  • Bidriectional: 136dB SPL
  • PAD ON:
  • Cardioid: 147dB SPL
  • Omnidirectional: 149dB SPL
  • Bidriectional: 148dB SPL
  • *THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
  • **S/N ratio is the difference between 94dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
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5.0

Excellent Value

By Jeff Pike

from Virginia

Comments about Shure KSM44A Multipattern Condenser Mic:

I use this for recording vocals and acoustic guitar. The selectable polar patterns come in quite handy; it's like having three high quality mics in one. I've owned it for about 6 months. It's got a smooth, full sound with a lot of air. It's just about quitest LDC made and one of the best at any price. This is a very uderrated microphone. It will be a lot more popular 10 years from now as more people figure out just how good this one is.

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