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Shure KSM44A Multipattern Condenser Mic Crystal
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A large dual-diaphragm side-address condenser mic offering cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional patterns.
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, 2.5m, 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
- Includes ShureLock Suspension Shock Mount, ShureLock Stand Mount, carrying case, and velveteen pouch
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: 50?
- 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-2500?: load9dBV
- Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional-1000?: load 6dBV
- Dynamic Range (@ 1kHz)-2500? load
- Cardioid: 130dB
- Omnidirectional: 134dB
- Bidirectional: 131dB
- Dynamic Range (@ 1kHz)-1000? load
- Cardioid: 127dB
- Omnidirectional: 131dB
- Bidirectional: 128dB
- Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)*-2500? 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)*-1000? 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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