User Guide

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Shure
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KSM32 is a side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for
highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. It offers an ex-
tended 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 fre-
quency response
 Ultra-thin, 2.5 m, gold-layered, low mass, Mylar
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diaphragm for ex-
cellent transient response
 15 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 noise
 Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
 Extended frequency response
 Very low self noise
 Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
 High output level
 High input SPL capability
 No cross-over distortion
 Extremely uniform polar response
 Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency
interference