Shure KSM9 HS USER GUIDE

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KSM9HS

© 2016 Shure Incorporated
27A20316 (Rev. 2)

Printed in USA

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KSM9HS

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General Description

Expanding on the success and innovation of the
KSM9, the KSM9HS offers a new set of polar
patterns (hypercardioid and subcardioid) to
provide the flexibility needed to achieve optimal
results in any environment. The hypercardioid
pattern delivers excellent gain before feedback
and a focused low-end frequency response,
while the subcardioid pattern produces an open,
natural sound and further reduces the proxim­ity effect. As a premium vocal microphone, the
KSM9HS captures vocal subtlety with extraor­dinary detail to deliver clear articulation, func­tional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction
for live performance. Transformerless, Class
A preamplifier circuitry and dual, gold-layered
diaphragms capture a transparent sound, re­vealing every nuance and subtlety in a vocal
performance. The KSM9HS uses an advanced
suspension shock mount to virtually eliminate
handling noise, even in the most demanding live
environments.

Performance Characteristics

• Extremely uniform polar response

• Extended frequency response

• Minimal self-noise

• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction

• Able to withstand high SPLs

• High output level

• No crossover distortion

• Superior common-mode rejection and
suppression of radio frequency interference
(RFI)

Model Variations

The KSM9 series consists of two models fea­turing unique, switchable polar patterns and a
variety of finishes.

KSM9HS: Features hypercardioid and subcar­dioid polar patterns with a black finish.

KSM9: Features cardioid and supercardioid
polar patterns with a charcoal-gray or cham­pagne finish.

Features

• Dual 3/4” gold layered, low-mass Mylar®
diaphragms provide superior frequency
response and proximity control

• Dual polar patterns (hypercardioid and
subcardioid) for maximum flexibility in a
wide variety of performance applications

• Class A, discrete, transformerless
preamplifier for transparency, extremely
fast transient response and no crossover
distortion, while minimizing harmonic and
inter-modulation distortion

• Advanced suspension shock mount system
that isolates cartridge from handling and
stand noise

• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from
mechanical vibration below 17 Hz

• Premium electronic components, including
gold-plated internal and external connectors

• Integrated three-stage 'pop' protection grille
reduces plosives, wind, and other breath
noise

Applications

The KSM9HS captures and controls the de­tailed sonic nuances of critical studio perfor­mances, while withstanding the punishment of
professional live sound reinforcement.

The hypercardioid pick-up pattern provides
excellent off-axis rejection and extended gain
before feedback, making it an ideal choice in
loud environments.

The subcardioid pick-up pattern provides a
wide coverage angle with subtle off axis rejec­tion, resulting in a natural sound and minimized
proximity effect. The wide coverage angle
makes this pattern suitable for capturing mul­tiple sources at once.

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