Shure ksm32 user guide

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1 ® SHURE INCORPORATED KSM32 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE Thank you for selecting the KSM32. Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making t h e K S M 3 2 one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions that are not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, CST. In Europe, call 49-7131-7214- 0. Our web address is www.shure.com.

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2 FIGURE 1. KSM32 Front and Back GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Shure ® KSM32 is a side-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM32 has a permanently biased 1-inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailo red for vocal tracking and instrument recording. FEATURES - Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry eliminates cross-over distortion for improved linearity across the full frequency range - Embossed, high-compliance diaphragm provides extended low frequency response - Ultra-thin, 2.5 µm, gold-layered, low mass, Mylar ® diaphragm for excellent transient response - 15 dB attenuation switch for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL) - Switchable low-frequency filter provides greater flexibility to reduce background noise or to counteract proximity effect - Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces pop and other breath noise - Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise Low-frequency response switch 15 dB attenuator KSM32 BACK KSM32 FRONT