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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.