
Description
An embossed single-diaphragm, side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. The Shure KSM32 offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source.
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, gold-layered, low-mass, Mylar diaphragm for excellent transient response15 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 noiseInternal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noiseKSM32/CG - Charcoal Gray, with swivel mount and carrying case, phantom power requiredKSM32/SL - Champagne, with swivel mount, shock mount, aluminum case, phantom power required
| 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 attenuation |
| Low Frequency response switch | flat; -6 db/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz |
| Phantom Power | 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), 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 voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3 |
| Dimensions and Weight | 55.9 mm (2.20 in.) maximum body diameter, 187 mm (7.37 in.) long 490 grams (17.3 oz.) |
| Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) | -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV) |
| Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651) | 13 dB |
| Maximum SPL at 1000 Hz | 139 (154) dB133 (148) dB |
| Output Clipping Level* | |
| 2500 ohm load (Attenuator on): | +9 dBV |
| 1000 ohm load (Attenuator on): | +3 dBV |
| Dynamic Range | |
| 2500 ohm load: | 126 dB |
| 1000 ohm load: | 119 dB |
| Signal to Noise ratio** | 81 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 2500 ohm load | <0.08% for a 120 dB equivalent SPL input. |
An embossed single-diaphragm, side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. The Shure KSM32 offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source.
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, gold-layered, low-mass, Mylar diaphragm for excellent transient response15 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 noiseInternal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noiseKSM32/CG - Charcoal Gray, with swivel mount and carrying case, phantom power requiredKSM32/SL - Champagne, with swivel mount, shock mount, aluminum case, phantom power required
| 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 attenuation |
| Low Frequency response switch | flat; -6 db/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz |
| Phantom Power | 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), 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 voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3 |
| Dimensions and Weight | 55.9 mm (2.20 in.) maximum body diameter, 187 mm (7.37 in.) long 490 grams (17.3 oz.) |
| Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) | -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV) |
| Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651) | 13 dB |
| Maximum SPL at 1000 Hz | 139 (154) dB133 (148) dB |
| Output Clipping Level* | |
| 2500 ohm load (Attenuator on): | +9 dBV |
| 1000 ohm load (Attenuator on): | +3 dBV |
| Dynamic Range | |
| 2500 ohm load: | 126 dB |
| 1000 ohm load: | 119 dB |
| Signal to Noise ratio** | 81 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 2500 ohm load | <0.08% for a 120 dB equivalent SPL input. |
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