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SHURE INCORPORATED
KSM27 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Thank you for selecting the KSM27
O v e r 7 5 y e a r s o f a u d i o e x p e r i e n c e h a s c o n t r i b u t e d t o m a k i n g t h e K S M 2 7 one of the finest microphones available.
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Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to
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FIGURE 1. KSM27 FRONT AND BACK
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Shure
® KSM27 is a side-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar
pattern. Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM27
has an externally biased 1-inch diaphrag m, extremely low self-noise, and an extend-
ed frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.
FEATURES
- Cardioid polar pattern - the most commonly used pattern for both studio and live
applications
- 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5
µm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar ®
diaphragm provides superior transient response
- Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, while minimizing harmonic and
intermodulation distortions
- Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz
- Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted background noise or counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
- Internal shock mount reduces handling and stand noise
KSM27 BACK
KSM27 FRONT
Low-frequency
response switch
15 dB
attenuator
