Specification Sheet
Product Specifications
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KSM32 Side-address Cardioid Condenser Microphone
KSM32
Overview
Features
Specifications
The KSM32 is a premium side-address cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. With an
extremely flat, extended frequency response, the KSM32 provides transparent reproduction of the original sound source. A 15 dB attenuation switch
allows the KSM32 to handle the high sound pressure levels associated with drums, percussion, and ensembles.
• 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
Polar Pattern Frequency Response
Available Models
Product Specifications
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60 cm
Furnished Accessories
A32SM ShureLock
®
Rubber Isolated Shock Mount (SL only) A32M ShureLock
®
Stand Mount AK32C Zippered Carrying Case (SL only)
A32VB Protective Velveteen Pouch (SL only) A32ZB Padded Zippered Bag (CG only)
KSM32/SL Includes ShureLock
®
Shock Mount, ShureLock
®
Stand Mount and Aluminium Carrying Case (Champagne Finish)
KSM32/CG Includes ShureLock
®
Stand Mount and Padded Zipper Bag (Charcoal Gray Finish)
Cartridge Type Permanently-biased Condenser
Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz
Directional Polar Pattern Cardioid
Output Impedance 150 ohms (actual)
Attenuation Switch 0 or -15 dB attentuation
Low Frequency reponse switch flat; -6 db/octave below 115 Hz;
-18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
Phantom Power 48 Vdc ±4 Vdc positive pins 2 and 3
Current Drain 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc
Common Mode Rejection > 50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive
voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
Dimensions and Weight 55.9 mm (2.20 in.) maximum body diameter,
187 mm (7.37 in.) long (see Figure 6)
490 grams (17.3 oz.)
Sensitivity (typical, at 1000hz;
1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
-36 dBV/Pa (16 mV)
Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL;
A-weighted, IEC 651)
13 dB
Maximum SPL at 1000hz
2500 ohms load (attenuator on)
1500 ohms load (attenutator on)
139 (154) dB
133 (148) dB
Output Clipping Level
2500 ohms load
1000 ohms load
+9 dBV
+3 dBV
Dynamic Range
2500 ohms load
1000 ohms load
126 dB
119 dB
Signal to Noise ratio 81 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD),
2500 ohms load
<0.08% for a 120 dB equivalent SPL input.