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©2009 Shure, Inc.

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Printed in U.S.A.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The KSM353 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone crafted 

for pristine audio in studio and concert hall applications.  Proprietary 

Roswellite™ ribbon technology provides revolutionary ribbon 

resilience and durability under extreme conditions.  

 

These microphones are hand assembled in the U.S.A. from state-

of-the art transducers, transformers and metals as the pinnacle of 

Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances. 

Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil 

ribbons with high tensile strength, toughness and shape memory 

that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs.

N108

Legendary Shure quality and superior construction from 

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hand-assembly of machined steel, silver, gold and aluminum 

components

Revolutionary Roswellite™ ribbon material replaces traditional foil 

• 

ribbons with high tensile strength, toughness and shape memory 

that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs

30 – 15,000 Hz frequency response ideal for capturing fast 

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transients in vocals, acoustic instruments and concert halls 

Uniform bidirectional polar patter throughout the frequency range

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Custom ribbon motor assembly provides full low and mid ranges 

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with superior upper presence from a rising response 

Custom-wound double-shielded full-size transformer minimizes 

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signal loss and maximizes ouput while reducing RF interference, 

positioned perpendicular to ribbon for best magnetic flux rejection

Protective mahogany case included for storage

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Spring-loaded shock mount for flexible, fully-isolated stand 

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mounting

FEATURES

Summary of Contents for ROSWELLITE KSM353

Page 1: ...KSM353 USER GUIDE ROSWELLITE RIBBON MICROPHONE...

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Page 3: ...uality and superior construction from hand assembly of machined steel silver gold and aluminum components Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile s...

Page 4: ...s have weaker magnets and less shielding and require additional gain for optimum performance This is not the case with the KSM353 Most professional level preamplifiers with normal gain and high input...

Page 5: ...se when it is not in use Leaving the microphone lying around will expose the ribbon element to dust and other airborne particles that can adhere to the inner assembly and decrease performance This adv...

Page 6: ...ty Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 pin 1 ground Sensitivity at 1 kHz open circuit voltage 53 5 dBV Pa 2 11 mV Pa Dimensions Weight Diamet...

Page 7: ...KSM 353 Frequency Response...

Page 8: ...500 Hz 1000 Hz 4 kHz 8 kHz 2 kHz KSM 353 Polar Pattern...

Page 9: ...1 1996 and EN55103 2 1996 for residential E1 and light industrial E2 environments The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters...

Page 10: ...cases of abuse or misuse of the product use contrary to Shure s instruction ordinary wear and tear an act of God or unauthorized repair All implied WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PART...

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Page 12: ...ckestr 28 74078 Heilbronn Germany Phone 49 7131 72140 Fax 49 7131 721414 Email info shure de Asia Pacific Shure Asia Limited Unit 301 3rd Floor Citicorp Centre 18 Whitfield Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong...

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