User guide

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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 3/4-
inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an
extended frequency response specially ta
ilored 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
µ m, 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