Performance Characteristics, Applications, Mounting

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

SExtended frequency response

SLow self noise

SExceptional low-frequency reproduction

SHigh output level

SHigh input SPL capability

SNo crossover distortion

SExtremely uniform polar response

SSuperior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference

APPLICATIONS

The KSM27 produces superior results in any application requiring a high quality microphone. Typical applications include:

SVoice and vocals

SClose-miking of acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, violins, drums, and percussion

SElectric guitar amplifiers

SBrass and woodwind instruments

SLow-frequency instruments such as double bass and kick drum

SOverhead miking for drums or percussion

SOrchestras, choirs, wind ensembles

SRoom ambience pick-up (guitar amplifier or drums)

NOTE: Sound quality is strongly affected by microphone location and room acoustics. To acheive the best overall sound for a particular application, it may be necessary to experiment with microphone placement and various room treatments.

OPERATING THE KSM27

Mounting

Use the shock mount to secure the KSM27 to a floor or boom stand by threading the shock mount onto the microphone stand and inserting/threading the microphone into the shock mount.

Power

The KSM27 requires phantom power and performs optimally with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. Phantom power can only be transmitted to the KSM27 through a cable terminated with XLR connectors at each end.