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KSM9 Handheld Vocal Microphone - Charcoal Gray

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KSM9 Handheld Vocal Microphone - Charcoal Gray

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Consistent with legendary Shure microphone innovation, the KSM9 is the first handheld condenser with dual diaphragms and variable polar patterns. As a premium vocal microphone, the KSM9 captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for live performance. Transformerless, Class A preamplifier circuitry and dual, gold-layered diaphragms capture a transparent sound, revealing 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.

KSM9 microphones offer exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect. Available as a wireless capsule, it is the premier choice in handheld wireless microphone options for Axient® and ULX-D®. KSM9 microphones are built to exacting Shure endurance standards, renowned worldwide and proven night after night, center stage.

Features
• Dual 3/4" gold layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm design
• Switchable polar patterns (supercardioid and cardioid)
• Advanced suspension shock mount
• Premium electronic components including Class A transformerless preamplifier circuitry
• Gold-plated internal and external connectors, including XLR Output Durable aluminum housing
• Champagne or charcoal grey finish
• Full-range frequency response (50Hz to 20kHz)
• Zippered carrying case
• Also available as wireless handheld transmitter capsules

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 featuring unique, switchable polar patterns and a variety of finishes.
KSM9HS: Features hypercardioid and subcardioid polar patterns with a black finish.
KSM9/CG: Features cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns with a charcoal-gray finish.

Applications
The KSM9 is designed to capture and control the detailed sonic nuances of critical studio performance, while withstanding the punishment 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 monitors, 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 applications in which there are high levels of ambient noise, or where multiple instruments or vocalists are close together.

Specifications:
Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Supercardioid (selectable)
Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance: 150 ©
Sensitivity: 51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)
Self Noise: 22 dB SPL-A

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The KSM9 is hands-down the best sounding microphone I ever used. Outstanding sound quality and details, it just blows away every other mic I have ever tried for vocals. And it feels so great in my hands, it is solid feeling, you can feel the quality, and it looks beautiful to boot. I love how rich my singing sounds with this mic, as well as the spoken bits between songs. It is truly studio grade and you can use it for recording album vocals, and in fact I recorded with it every night live on stage for three months, in every kind of venue, from performing with the Winnipeg Symphony to Performing Arts Centres in Ontario, to high school auditoriums, and everywhere in between. It is pretty cool how small it is because other condensers I had tried for live use were pretty bulky along with their shock mount system, but this has it’s own built in internal shock mount and there is zero handling noise, and no feedback. The cardioid pick-up pattern is great for in-ear monitors, as this allows me to hear a bit more of what is around me on stage. I suppose if we had a louder drummer I could switch it to supercardioid for a bit more sound isolation.
Posted by Chris McKhool on Mar 17, 2024
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I had never read about this on saxophone, but I got one for vocal recording and discovered it's the best live sax mic I have tried! Even the sound guy at the Victoria Jazz Festival thought it was better than what he was going to use (and RE-20 FWIW, also a great horn mic live). These are amazingly great mics. The detail, clarity, and reduced proximity effect all add up the best balance I've found short of very sensitive condensors that you can't really take on stage. This is no problem at reasonable stage volumes. I've also brought it for vocalists to use in live jazz shows with me, and they all have loved it. I have no idea why it's not better known!
Posted by Iain Duncan on Jan 30, 2024
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