
Description
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:
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 | -51.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV) |
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 |
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:
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 | -51.5 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV) |
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 |
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