Shure KSM141 User Manual

User Guide

E2003, Shure Incorporated
27B3156 (CE)

Printed in U.S.A.

SHURE INCORPORATED

KSM141 DUAL POLAR PATTERN CONDENSER MICROPHONE

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Thank you for selecting the KSM141

Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM141
one of the finest microphones available.

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.

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Rotating

Polar Pattern Switch

0/15/25 dB

Attenuation Switch

Low Frequency

Response Switch

FIGURE 1. KSM141

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Shure
mechanically switching dual polar patterns (cardioid and omnidirectional).
Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM141 can
withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and
extended frequency response make it ideal for recording musical instruments.

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KSM141 is an end-addressed condenser microphone with

FEATURES

SA mechanical polar pattern switch for highly consistent cardioid and true

omnidirectional polar patterns. Provides flexibility in a wide variety of recording
applications.

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

superior transient response

SClass A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely

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

SPremium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external

connectors

SSubsonic filter eliminates low frequency rumble (less than 17 Hz) caused by

mechanical vibration

SThree-position switchable pad (0 dB, 15 dB, and 25 dB) for handling

extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)

SThree-position switchable low-frequency filter to reduce background noise

and counteract proximity effect

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diaphragm for

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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

SExtended frequency response
SLow self-noise
SExceptional reproduction of low-frequency sounds
SCan withstand high sound pressure levels (SPL)
SHigh output level
SNo crossover distortion
SUniform polar response
SSuperior common mode rejection and suppression of RFI (radio frequency

interference)

MODEL VARIATIONS

KSM141/SL KSM141/SL ST PAIR

One KSM141 Condenser Microphone Two KSM141 Condenser Microphones
One A141C Carrying Case One A141SPC Carrying Case
One A100WS Windscreen Two A100WS Windscreens
One A57F Stand Mount Two A57F Stand Mounts
One European-threaded adapter that

mates the A57F to European-threaded
microphone stands

Two European-threaded adapters that
mate the A57F to European-threaded
microphone stands

APPLICATIONS

The KSM141 produces superior results in any application requiring a high quality
microphone. Typical applications include:

SClose miking of acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, violins, drums,

and percussion

SOverhead miking of drums and percussion instruments
SElectric guitar amplifiers
SBrass and woodwind instruments
SRoom ambience pick-up (guitar amplifier or drums)
SOrchestras, choirs, wind ensembles
SLow-frequency instruments such as double bass and kick drum

NOTE: Sound quality is strongly affected by microphone location and room
acoustics. To achieve the best overall sound for a particular application, it may be
necessary to experiment with microphone placement and various room treatments.

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