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SPECIFICATIONS

Cartridge Type

Externally biased condenser

Frequency Response

20 to 20,000 Hz

(See Figures 3, 5, 7)

Output Impedance

150 

 

(actual)

Attenuation Switch

0 or 15 dB attenuation

Low Frequency

Response Switch

Flat; -6 dB/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz

Phantom Power

48 Vdc 

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 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3

Current Drain

5.4 mA typical at 48 Vdc

Common Mode

Rejection

 

50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Polarity

Positive pressure on front diaphragm produces positive voltage on

output pin 2 relative to pin 3

Dimensions and

Weight

55.9 mm (2.20 in.) maximum body diameter, 187 mm (7.37 in.) long;

490.5 grams (17.30 oz)

Directional polar

Patterns

Cardioid

(See Figure 4)

Omnidirectional

(See Figure 6)

Bidirectional

(See Figure 8)

Sensitivity

(typical; at 1000 Hz;

1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

–31 dBV/Pa

–37 dBV/Pa

–36 dBV/Pa

Self-noise

(typical, equivalent SPL;

A-weighted (IEC 651))

7 dB

10 dB

10 dB

Maximum SPL* 2500

 

load

(Attenuator on)

132 (149) dB

138 (151) dB

137 (150) dB

1000 

 

load

127 (144) dB

132 (145) dB

131 (144) dB

Output Clipping

Level*

2500 

 

load

7 dBV

7 dBV

7 dBV

1000 

 

load

1 dBV

1 dBV

1 dBV

Dynamic Range

2500 

 

load

125 dB

128 dB

127 dB

1000 

 

load

120 dB

122 dB

121 dB

Signal to Noise ratio

87 dB

84 dB

84 dB

*

20 Hz to 20 kHz;THD < 1%.  THD of the microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to the cartridge output at specified

SPL.

Summary of Contents for KSM44

Page 1: ...d in U S A User Guide ...

Page 2: ...nditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Testing was completed by the following NVLAP or A2LA accredited laboratory D L S Electronic Systems Inc 1250 Peterson Drive Wheeling Illinois 60090 U S A at the test sites 1 and 2 of D L S Electronic Systems Inc 166 South Center...

Page 3: ...booklet please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847 866 2525 Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 4 30 pm CST In Europe call 49 7131 72140 Our web address is www shure com Thank you for selecting the KSM44 R Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM44 one of the finest microphones available ...

Page 4: ...ly fast transient response and no crossover distortion Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions S Premium electronic components and gold plated internal and external con nectors S Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz S Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels SPLs S 3 position switchable low frequency filter helps reduce un...

Page 5: ... stand When using the swivel mount the internal shock mount provides good isolation from vibration For even greater reduction of noise from external vibrations use the elastic shock mount Important When using the swivel mount or elastic shock mount be sure that the threaded knurled locking grip is screwed securely onto the threads at the base of the microphone Do not overtighten Power The KSM44 re...

Page 6: ...tern is best for picking up room ambience and miking several sources at once such as singers or an ensemble Omnidirectional patterns do not exhibit proximity effect See Figure 6 Bidirectional Picks up equally from the front and back of the microphone while rejecting sounds from the sides Bidirectional is often used in microphone configurations for stereo recording such as mid side and Blumlein tec...

Page 7: ... Attenuation The attenuation switch on the back of the KSM44 reduces the signal level from the cartridge by 15 dB without altering the frequency response This can prevent extremely high SPLs from overloading the microphone To activate attenuation move the switch to the 15 dB position Note In situations where the high output of the KSM44 might overload the microphone preamplifier of a console or mi...

Page 8: ... in maximum body diameter 187 mm 7 37 in long 490 5 grams 17 30 oz Directional polar Patterns Cardioid See Figure 4 Omnidirectional See Figure 6 Bidirectional See Figure 8 Sensitivity typical at 1000 Hz 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 31 dBV Pa 37 dBV Pa 36 dBV Pa Self noise typical equivalent SPL A weighted IEC 651 7 dB 10 dB 10 dB Maximum SPL 2500 Ω load Attenuator on 132 149 dB 138 151 dB 137 150 dB 1000 Ω load...

Page 9: ...YPICAL POLAR PATTERNS 125 250 1000 500 2500 5000 10000 15000 150o 120o 150o 120o 180o 30o 60o 90o 30o 60o 90o 30o 60o 90o 150o 120o 150o 120o 180o 30o 60o 90o 5 dB 10 dB 15 dB 20 dB 5 dB 5 dB 10 dB 15 dB 20 dB 5 dB OMNIDIRECTIONAL RESPONSE GRAPHS FIGURE 5 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ...

Page 10: ... Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ 20 20000 1000 10000 50 100 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 0 10 Hz dB 15 cm 60 cm FIGURE 8 TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS 125 250 1000 500 2...

Page 11: ...ssional Audio Products EMC Standard EN 55103 1996 Part 1 emissions and part 2 immunity The KSM44 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 N 108 FURNISHED ACCESSORIES ShureLockt Champagne Elastic Shock Mount A44SM ShureLockt Champagne Swivel Adapter A44M A...

Page 12: ... 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 These marks may be registered in other jurisdictions Patent Notice Patent Des 447 131 ...

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