Product Specifications Product Specifications
Product Specifications Product Specifications
Product Specifications Product Specifications
Features
• A milestone technical achievement, Shure’s Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifier Technology provides 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a
total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
• Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
• Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior transient response
• Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely wide frequency response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes har-
monic and intermodulation distortions.
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
• Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
• Integrated three-stage “pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
Available Models
KSM44A/SL Includes ShureLock® Suspension Shock Mount, ShureLock® Stand Mount, Carrying Case, and Velveteen Pouch
Specifications KSM44A
Cartridge Type Condenser (externally biased)
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance 50 ohms
Attenuator Switch 15 dB
Low-Frequency Filter Switch Flat, –6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, or –18 dB/octave below 80 H
Power Requirements 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum
Common Mode Rejection (10 to 100,000 Hz) > 50 dB
Common Mode Rejection > 50 dB
(20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Net Weight 492 g (17.4 oz.)
Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR). male, balanced
Omnidirectional
180° 180°
150° 150° 150° 150°
dB
-5
–20 dB –20 dB
-10
–15 dB –15 dB -15
250 Hz 2500 Hz
500 Hz 6400 Hz
1000 Hz 10000 Hz
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
180° 180°
150° 150° 150° 150°
20
120° 120° 120° 120° 15
10
5
0
dB
Hz
30° +5 dB 30° 30° +5 dB 30°
250 Hz 2500 Hz
500 Hz 6400 Hz Cardioid
1000 Hz 10000 Hz
Bidirectional
180° 180°
150° 150° 150° 150°
20
120° 120° 120° 120° 15
10
5
0
dB
250 Hz 2500 Hz
500 Hz 6400 Hz
1000 Hz 10000 Hz
Bi-directional