Shure KSM32 Specification Sheet

Product Speciﬁcations

KSM32/SL Includes ShureLock® Shock Mount, ShureLock® Stand Mount and Aluminium Carrying Case (Champagne Finish)

Product Speciﬁcations

KSM32 Side-address Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Overview

The KSM32 is a premium side-address cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. With an extremely flat, extended frequency response, the KSM32 provides transparent reproduction of the original sound source. A 15 dB attenuation switch allows the KSM32 to handle the high sound pressure levels associated with drums, percussion, and ensembles.

Features

• Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry eliminates cross-over distortion for improved linearity across the full frequency range

• Embossed, high-compliance diaphragm provides extended low frequency response

• Ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, gold-layered, low mass, Mylar® diaphragm for excellent transient response

• 15 dB attenuation switch for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)

• Switchable low-frequency filter provides greater flexibility to reduce background noise or to counteract proximity effect

• Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces “pop” and other breath noise

• Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise

Available Models

KSM32/CG Includes ShureLock

Stand Mount and Padded Zipper Bag (Charcoal Gray Finish)

Specifications

Cartridge Type Permanently-biased Condenser Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz Directional Polar Pattern Cardioid

Output Impedance 150 ohms (actual)

Attenuation Switch 0 or -15 dB attentuation Low Frequency reponse switch ﬂat; -6 db/octave below 115 Hz;

Phantom Power 48 Vdc ±4 Vdc positive pins 2 and 3

Current Drain 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc

Common Mode Rejection > 50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive

Dimensions and Weight 55.9 mm (2.20 in.) maximum body diameter,

Sensitivity (typical, at 1000hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651)

Maximum SPL at 1000hz 2500 ohms load (attenuator on) 1500 ohms load (attenutator on)

Output Clipping Level 2500 ohms load 1000 ohms load

Dynamic Range 2500 ohms load 1000 ohms load

Signal to Noise ratio 81 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 2500 ohms load

-18 dB/octave below 80 Hz

voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3

187 mm (7.37 in.) long (see Figure 6) 490 grams (17.3 oz.)

-36 dBV/Pa (16 mV)

13 dB

139 (154) dB 133 (148) dB

+9 dBV +3 dBV

126 dB 119 dB

<0.08% for a 120 dB equivalent SPL input.

KSM32

Furnished Accessories

A32SM ShureLock® Rubber Isolated Shock Mount (SL only) A32M ShureLock® Stand Mount AK32C Zippered Carrying Case (SL only)

A32VB Protective Velveteen Pouch (SL only) A32ZB Padded Zippered Bag (CG only)

Polar Pattern Frequency Response

60 cm