Shure KSM44A Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Name: Shure KSM44A Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Brand: Shure
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

Large-diaphragm, Low-noise, Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone

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This Low-noise Mic is Ready for Anything!

The Shure KSM44A is a go-to mic you can count on for great results in just about any project. It's a premium-grade large-diaphragm side-address condenser microphone that features some of Shure's coolest and most useful technology. The dual-diaphragm design lets you select among cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-8 pickup patterns, so no matter what your recording environment calls for, the KSM44A is ready! An internal pop filter adds an important layer of protection to the KSM44A when you record vocals or need to contend with air movement. Shure's ultra-quiet Prethos Advanced Preamplifier Technology also keeps your recordings free of noise, and the KSM44A's transformerless output eliminates unwanted coloration. A switchable pad, a selectable highpass filter, and an extraordinarily wide frequency range all help to make the KSM44A one of Shure's most versatile microphones.

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Tech Specs

Microphone Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 131dB (Cardioid), 137dB (Omni), 136dB (Figure-8)
Output Impedance: 50 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB (Cardioid), 88dB (Omni), 86.5dB (Figure-8)
Self Noise: 4dB (Cardioid), 6dB (Omni), 7.5dB (Figure-8)
Low Cut Filter: 80Hz (-18dB/octave), 115Hz (-6dB/octave)
Pads: -15dB
Color: Silver
Connector: XLR
Weight: 1.08 lbs.
Included Accessories: Shock Mount, Stand Mount, Carry Case, Microphone Pouch
Manufacturer Part Number: KSM44A/SL

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I've been using this for a while, and I have to say it's kind of my baby. It has a very neutral sound that some might call "boring", but it worked very well in taming aspects of my voice that other mics I've tried accentuated unflatteringly. It's so neutral, that it's hard to find anything it fails to give at least useable audio for. I've used it on ukulele, piano, dulcimer, guitar, banjo, vocals, misc. sound effects, and voice over, and it's worked well on all of those for me. The only negative thing I'll say is that it's very sensitive to mouth clicks so mic technique and experimentation are key when using this on vocals.

This is an outstanding mic, not because of its color, but because it always translates the sound in such a natural way. I've had two pairs for years and they get used all the time, many times it wins shootouts with much expensive mics in the studio.
It is clear, articulate and balanced without never exaggerating particular frequencies.
Love them for acoustic guitar, room Mike, vocals and choirs, cello, viola, sax, trumpet, piani, overheads... truly a workhorse.
Incredibly silent, for very low volume instruments it is invincible.

Just saw this mic front and center for a live performance by Alison Krauss and Union Station from some years ago. Wonderful sound. I'm sure they went through a lot of mics before settling on the Shure KSM44.

It was mounted on a mic stand with a low hard mount, not the shock mount. No noticeable mechanical noise.

Interestingly, for the final song, "There Is A Reason," I saw no other mics at all. Just a single KSM44 at face height. The standup bass, the bongo, the three guitars and Alison and her violin were positioned in a small group near the mic (perhaps within maybe 6-8 feet) and soloists simply stepped up to the mic and played or sang. Each instrument and voice blended when needed for the trio, or soloed beautifully.

How all this was done with one mic is beyond me, unless they had some very cleverly mics hidden. I played the broadcast very loudly on my home theater system. Clean and pure sound.

This is definitely an underrated microphone. For the money, you can't beat it. Fantastic on male vocals and acoustic guitar. It sounds awesome on kick when paired with a dynamic kick mic and also makes for a great overhead mic. No mic is perfect on everything, but I give this a 5/5 because it is DEFINITELY a microphone you want to have at least two of.

This is easily the best mic I have ever owned. Super detailed, high resolution sound, very versatile mic. Female vocals sound angelic!
I REGRET selling mine when I closed down my project studio a few years back and this is one mic that I want back!!

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