General Description, Features, Model Variations

General Description

Consistent with legendary Shure microphone innovation, the KSM9 is the first handheld con- denser with dual diaphragms and variable polar patterns. As a premium vocal microphone, the KSM9 captures vocal subtlety with extraordi- nary detail to deliver clear articulation, func- tional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for live performance. Transformerless, Class A preamplifier circuitry and dual, gold-layered diaphragms capture a transparent sound, re- vealing every nuance and subtlety in a vocal performance. The KSM9 uses an advanced suspension shock mount to virtually eliminate handling noise even in the most demanding live environments.

Features

•Dual 3/4" gold layered, low-mass Mylar® diaphragms provide superior frequency response and proximity control

•Dual polar patterns (cardioid and supercardioid) for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of performance applications

•Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, while minimizing harmonic and inter-modulation distortions

•Advanced suspension shock mount system that isolates cartridge from handling and stand noise

•Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz

•Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors

•Integrated three-stage "pop" protection grille reduces plosives, wind, and other breath noise

Performance Characteristics

•Extremely uniform polar response

•Extended frequency response

•Minimal self-noise

•Exceptional low-frequency reproduction

•Able to withstand high SPLs

•High output level

•No crossover distortion

•Superior common-mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference (RFI)

Model Variations

The KSM9 series consists of two models fea- turing unique, switchable polar patterns and a variety of finishes.

KSM9HS: Features hypercardioid and subcar- dioid polar patterns with a black finish.

KSM9: Features cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns with a charcoal-gray or cham- pagne finish.

Applications

The KSM9 is designed to capture and control the detailed sonic nuances of critical studio performance, while withstanding the punish- ment of professional live sound reinforcement. The frequency response of the two patterns are nearly identical, allowing performers to easily adapt to any venue.

The cardioid pick-up pattern is ideal in live performances for musicians with in-ear moni- tors, providing a warm, full sound. This setting provides excellent gain before feedback, with minimal off-axis coloration.

The supercardioid pick-up pattern provides maximum sound isolation and is ideal for ap- plications in which there are high levels of ambient noise, or where multiple instruments or vocalists are close together.