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Shure KSM9 (Champagne)

Item ID: KSM9SL

Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone - Champagne

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From Our Research Team:

Multi-pattern Condenser Mic for Live Stage Use

The Shure KSM9 is a great live mic. Of course, you get legendary Shure roadworthiness and quality, which is why Shure is a live standard worldwide. If you need to perform on a nightly basis, and sound your best every night, the Shure KSM9 is a great choice.

Shure KSM9 At a Glance:
  • Superb sound quality
  • Versatile
  • Durable


Superb sound quality
Engineered to exacting standards, KSM9 unites the best of studio and stage. With its dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns, KSM9 reveals nuance and subtlety in a microphone optimized for the most demanding live environments. The choice for the world's most accomplished vocal performances. KSM9 microphones capture vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for live performance. KSM9 microphones offer exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, and minimizing proximity effect.

Versatile
With swithcable polar patterns, the KSM9 can operate as either a cardioid or supercardioid mic rejecting unwanted noise from the rear and sides for exceptional performance in a live situation. With the KSM9, a vocalist can move around freely with little sonic interference from the surrounding musicians. The switchable pattern allow you to tailor the mic for optimal performance under any circumstance.

Durable
Like any other Shure mic, the KSM9 is built to withstand just about anything. Shure mics are renowned industy-wide for being virtually indestructable. Shure mics are one of the top choices for live performance worldwide for one very simple reason: They perform night after night, no matter how rough it gets.

Shure KSM9 Features:
  • Dual gold layered, low-mass MylarŪ 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
  • Full-range frequency response (50Hz to 20kHz)
  • Aluminum carrying case
  • Champagne


Studio quality on stage with the KSM9 Condenser Microphone!
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Supercardioid
Frequency Response 50Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 152 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 72 dB
Self Noise 22 dB-A
Output Impedance 150 ohms
Length 7.5"
Diameter 1.93"
Weight .66 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number KSM9/SL
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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

8 World Top 10 Hit Songs!

by Kris Allen from Nashville, TN.
June 17, 2010
Music Background: Nashville Recording Artist
I have been singing most of my life and I have most every mic out there! THIS MIC IS AWESOME!!! This is by far the best mic I have ever bought. The sound is amazing and you can be right in front of ... read more [+]your monitors at a very high level without the squealing of feedback! I used a Beta 87 before this mic and now I use the beta as a paper weight!
Thank You Jake H. (my sales man at Sweetwater) for the tips and helpful sales and knowledge given on all of the products I have bought!
Kris Allen & Southern Thunder
Nashville, TN/Charleston, W.V.
www.krisallen.com
Kris Allen
P.S. Trust me you want this mic! close [-]

Lovin it

by Nunia Bizness from St.Louis
September 18, 2009
Music Background: Steady weekend warrior
I've went through quite a few mics gigging and such. Nothing is this cool. The highs are perfect and strong without hurting the ears... nice and smooth without diminishing quality.
The Lows ar... read more [+]e absolute sweet sounding without the typical muffled sound you hear on MOST mics.
This is truly the very best purchase I've ever made as far as musical equipment is concerned.
Most people spend a ton on their instrument yet neglect to invest in their vocal instrument. I can't stress it enough... the best purchase I've made. close [-]

Live excellence

by Esla from USA
August 23, 2006
Music Background: Professional Musician/Studio Engineer
Someone Has finally done it. This mic is simply AMAZING. Switchable Polar Patterns for those pesky stages or unruly vocalists. Everything this has been boasted to be is true. Read the specs and praise... read more [+] about it, and believe. Truly in a class of its own.

Once you try it, you will never be without. close [-]

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