Shure KSM44A Large Dual Diaphragm Microphone

Impressively delivering a sound that can be put up against a studio’s worth of gear, the Shure KSM44A is a premium large dual-diaphragm mic that can simply do it all.

Stellar Versatility

Ideal for tracking vocals and instruments with the utmost clarity and transparency, the KSM44A can capture every nuance across a full-range frequency response. Making it perfect for any producer and artist looking for superior results straight out of the box.

Shure KSM44A Large Dual Diaphragm Microphone Key Features:

All-in-One Multi-Polar Patten Design: Crafted to ensure mesmerising results in any situation, the Shure KSM44A’s multiple polar pattern design means whether you’re tracking acoustic or wind instruments, you can be confident the refined and enhanced. Easily adjustable, adjust to your sound source with a choice of cardioid, figure-8, and Omni patterns.

Karat Gold-Layered Diaphragm: Delivering an elite transient response immediately, the Ultra-thin 24-karat gold-layered Mylar diaphragm provides superior looks and performance to meet the demands of professionals.

Enhanced Hardware Design: Diminishing unwanted distortion, noise or colouration, the KSM44A has been articulately designed to go above and beyond the functionality of your everyday microphone. With a three-stage pop filter to remove noise, a subsonic filter to remove vibrations below 17Hz, and an internal shock mount that reduces handling noise, you can be sure your take will always be clean.

What’s Included:

• 1 x KSM44A Microphone
• 1 x A44AM ShureLock Stand Mount
• 1 x A44ASM Elastic-Suspension Shock Mount
• 1 x AK44C Zippered Carrying Case
• 1 x Protective Velveteen Pouch

Shure KSM44A Large Dual Diaphragm Microphone Specifications:

• Transducer type: Condenser
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Polar pattern: Bidirectional, Cardioid, Omnidirectional
• Frequency response: Flat
• Sensitivity: -37.00 dBV/Pa – 14.80 mV/Pa

Equivalent Self Noise:

• Cardioid: 4 dB(A)
• Omnidirectional: 6 dB(A)
• Bidirectional: 7.5 dB(A)

Sound Pressure:

• Omnidirectional: 140 dB
• Omnidirectional (Pad On): 152 dB
• Cardiod: 134 dB
• Cardioid (Pad On): 150 dB
• Bidirectional: 139 dB
• Bidirectional (Pad On): 151 dB

• Switchable low cut: Yes
• Connectors: XLR
• Attenuator: Yes
• Requires phantom power: 11 – 52 VDC
• Cartridge: Fixed

Sensitivity

• Cardioid: -31 dBV/Pa (29.8 mV)
• Omnidirectional: -37 dBV/Pa (14.8 mV)
• Bidirectional: -36 dBV/Pa (16.8 mV)

Self-Noise

• Cardioid: 4 dB SPL-A
• Omnidirectional: 6 dB SPL -A
• Bidirectional: 7.5 dB SPL -A

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

• Cardioid: 90 dB
• Omnidirectional: 88 dB
• Bidirectional: 86.5 dB

Clipping level, 2500O load

• Cardioid: 9 dBV
• Omnidirectional: 9 dBV

Clipping level, 1000O load

• Cardioid: 6 dBV
• Omnidirectional: 6 dBV

Dynamic range, 2500O load

• Cardioid: 10 dB
• Omnidirectional: 134 dB

Dynamic range, 1000O load

• Cardioid: 127 dB
• Omnidirectional: 131 dB

Maximum SPL (Pad Off)

• Cardioid: 134 dB @ 2500O, 131 dB @ 1000O
• Omnidirectional: 140 dB @ 2500O, 137 dB @ 1000O
• Bidirectional: 139 dB @ 2500O, 136 dB @ 1000O

Maximum SPL (Pad On)

• Cardioid: 150 dB @ 2500O, 147 dB @ 1000O
• Omnidirectional: 152 dB @ 2500O, 149 dB @ 1000O
• Bidirectional: 151 dB @ 2500O, 148 dB @ 1000O

• Weight: 492 g