Shure Comprehensive Guide to KSM44 Microphone Features and Functions
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KSM44 FRONT

KSM44 BACK

Low-frequency response switch

Polar pattern switch

15dB attenuator

FIGURE 1. KSM44 Front and Back

Cardioid. Picks up sounds directly in front of the microphone and is least sensitive to those in back. Cardioid is the most commonly used pattern in studio recording and live-sound applications. See Figure 4.

Omnidirectional. Picks up sound equally from all directions. This pattern is best for picking up room ambience and miking several sources at once, such as singers or an ensemble. Omnidirectional patterns do not exhibit proximity effect. See Figure 6.

Bidirectional. Picks up equally from the front and back of the microphone while rejecting sounds from the sides. Bidirectional is often used in microphone configurations for stereo recording (such as mid-side and Blumlein techniques). See Figure 8. Note: As with all bidirectional microphones, sounds picked up from the front will be in polarity with the source and those picked up from the back will be out of polarity with the source.

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Contents User Guide Declaration of Conformity English Features Performance CharacteristicsGeneral Description Applications OperationKSM44 Front and Back Selecting Low-Frequency Response Specifications Output Impedance 150 Ω actual Attenuation SwitchCardioid Response Graphs Omnidirectional Response GraphsBidirectional Response Graphs Replacement Parts Furnished AccessoriesOptional Accessories ServiceE2002, Shure Incorporated 27B3122 BD
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