Shure KSM8 Specification Sheet

Product Speciﬁcations

KSM8 Dualdyne™ Handheld Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Overview

The premium KSM8 Dualdyne Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone is a groundbreaking feat of engineering design as the world’s ﬁrst-ever dual-diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone. Meticulously crafted for revolutionary vocal reproduction and sound-reinforcement control for world-class live performance in top-tier professional venues. Featuring the single purest cardioid polar pattern that Shure has developed to date, the patented Dualdyne cartridge of the KSM8 virtually eliminates proximity effect and masters off-axis rejection while providing sound professionals the signal clarity typical of condenser microphones without processing, along with the reliability of dynamic microphone feedback control.

Features

• Patented cartridge design featuring two ultra-thin diaphragms (one active and one passive) and groundbreaking inverted airﬂow system.

• Exceptional control of proximity effect vastly increases working distance without on-axis coloration.

• Accurate frequency response due to controlled proximity effect which allows for neutral mid-and-high frequency reproduction, resulting in the most natural sounding dynamic microphone available.

• Off-axis attenuation is ﬂat and broad resulting in superior quality of rejection of unwanted sound sources for increased vocal clarity.

• Advanced Pneumatic Shock Mount design for exceptional rejection of handling noise without any loss of low frequency response.

• Dent-resistant, hardened carbon-steel grille design lined with hydrophobic woven fabric provides exceptional plosive and wind protection, while offering virtually waterproof protection.

• Available in select Shure wireless systems, compatible with all interchangeable Shure handheld wireless transmitters

Available Models

KSM8/N Includes zipper case and swivel adapter (Brushed Nickel Finish)

KSM8/B Includes zipper case and swivel adapter (Black ﬁnish)

RPW170 KSM8 Dualdyne cardioid dynamic wireless microphone capsule (Brushed Nickel ﬁnish)

RPW174 KSM8 Dualdyne cardioid dynamic wireless microphone capsule (Black Finish)

Speciﬁcations

Cartridge Type Dual-Diaphragm Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response 40 to 16,000 Hz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Output Impedance 300 ohms

Sensitivity

at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage

Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Net Weight 330 g (11.64 oz.)

Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male

Housing Die-cast Aluminum with Paint or Brushed Nickel Finish

-51.5 dBV/Pa (2.66 mV)

KSM8/N

Furnished Accessories

AK8C Zippered carrying case for KSM8

A25E Black, Soft-ﬂex Swivel Adapter for KSM8 and KSM9

Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts

A85WS Black foam windscreen for KSM8, SM58, SM86, SM87A, Beta® 87A and Beta 87C

A25E Black, Soft-ﬂex Swivel Adapter for KSM8 and KSM9

RPM266 Black replacement grille for KSM8 wired and wireless

RPM268 Brushed Nickel replacement grille for KSM8 wired and wireless.

Polar Pattern Frequency Response

15 dB

10 dB

5 dB

0 dB

250 Hz 500 Hz 1,000 Hz

15 dB

10 dB

5 dB

0 dB

2,500 Hz

6,400 Hz 9,000 Hz

0,6 m (2 ft.) from sound source

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-20

-25

-30 20 100 1k 10k 20k

KSM8/B