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Cardioid instrument microphone delivers excellent sound isolation and superior transient response. It features a gold-layered Mylar diaphragm, preamplifier for transparency, subsonic filter to stop low frequency rumble, and a pad for handling SPLs.

Main Features

  • Highly consistent cardioid polar pattern
  • Ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24 karat gold-layered, low mass Mylar® diaphragm for superior transient response
  • Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response, no crossover distortion, and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion
  • Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors
  • Subsonic filter eliminates low frequency rumble (less than 17 Hz) caused by mechanical vibration
  • Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
  • 3-position switchable pad (0 dB, 15 dB, and 25 dB) for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
  • 3-position switchable low-frequency filter reduces background noise and counteracts proximity effect

Performance Characteristics

  • Extended frequency response
  • Exceptional reproduction of low-frequency sounds
  • Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPL)
  • Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference

Common Applications

  • Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
  • Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind
  • Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
  • Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
  • Ensembles -- choral or orchestral
  • Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums

Description

The KSM137 is an end-address condenser microphone with a single cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM137 can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and extended frequency response make it ideal for recording instruments.

Versatile, durable, and precise, the KSM137 is an outstanding microphone for instruments ranging from percussion to wind, strings to brass, and piano to guitar.

Furnished Accessories

Amount Part Title
1 Case Part A100C
1 Stereo Microphone Adapter Part A27M
1 Windscreen Part A100WS
1 Stand Adapter Part A57F

Available Variants

Specs

Technical specifications

Weight:
100 g
Height x Width x Depth:
122.0 × 20.0 × 20.0 mm
Frequency Response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency Response:
Flat
Sensitivity:
-37.00 dBV/Pa – 14.10 mV/Pa
Equivalent Selfnoise:
14 dB(A)
Sound Pressure:
145 dB, 170 dB(-25 dB Pad)
Transducer Type:
Condenser
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid
Switchable low cut:
Yes
Connectors:
3 Pin XLR
Attenuator:
Yes
Interchangeable Capsule:
No
Main Functionality:
Performance
Headphone Output:
No
Requires Phantom Power:
11-52 VDC
Frequency Response Curve Image:
Shure Cardioid Instrument Microphone                    Frequency Response Curve Image

Further Technical Specifications

Further Specs:
  • Switch
    • Attenuator: 0, −15, −25 dB
    • Low Frequency Filter: flat; -6 dB/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz

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