Shure KSM109 User Manual 2

User Guide

E2003, Shure Incorporated
27B3142 (CE)

Printed in U.S.A.

SHURE INCORPORATED

KSM109 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

R

Thank you for selecting the KSM109

Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM109
one of the finest microphones available.

English

If you have any questions not answered in this 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.

1

English

0/15 dB

Attenuation Switch

FIGURE 1. THE KSM109

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ShureR KSM109 is an end-address condenser microphone with a cardioid
polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the
KSM109 delivers a clear reproduction of the origninal sound source. Its extended
frequency response makes it ideal for recording musical instruments.

FEATURES

S Cardioid polar pattern to reduce the pickup of unwanted sounds

S Ultra-thin, 2.5 µm, 24 karat gold-layered, low mass Mylar

superior transient response

S Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely

fast transient response, no crossover distortion, and minimal harmonic and
intermodulation distortion

S Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external

connectors

S Two-position switchable pad (0 dB and 15 dB) for handling extremely high

sound pressure levels (SPLs)

R

diaphragm for

2