Proximity Effect, Care and Handling

PROXIMITY EFFECT

With directional microphones, bass response increases as the mic is moved closer (within two feet) to the sound source.

This phenomenon, known as proximity effect, can be used to create a warmer, more powerful sound. To prevent explosive low frequency sound during close-up use, the KSM353 bass response gradually rolls off. This provides greater control and helps the user take advantage of proximity effect.

CARE AND HANDLING

To protect your microphone, keep a few simple precautions in mind to ensure long term performance:

1.Store your microphone in its protective case when it is not in use. Leaving the microphone lying around will expose the ribbon element to dust and other airborne particles that can adhere to the inner assembly and decrease performance. This advice stands for all high quality studio microphones!

2.When setting up the KSM353, maintain a reasonable distance from fluorescent lights, power transformers, and other strong electromagnetic sources to avoid hum.

3.This is a full-sized microphone. Use a secure mount and stand and a good quality balanced, shielded XLR connecting cable.

4.Phantom power is not necessary and should not be supplied when connecting or disconnecting the microphone. However, properly supplied phantom power will not harm the microphone.