Shure KSM27 Microphone User Manual


 
6
SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Type Externally Biased Condenser
Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz (see Figure 4)
Directional Polar Pattern Cardioid (see Figure 5)
Output Impedance EIA Rated at 150 (140 actual)
Attenuation Switch 0 or 15 dB attenuation
Low Frequency response switch flat; –6 db/octave below 115 Hz;
–18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
Phantom Power 48 Vdc ±4 Vdc (IEC–268–15/DIN 45 596), positive
pins 2 and 3
Current Drain 5.4 mA typical at 48 Vdc
Common Mode Rejection 50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive
voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
Dimensions and Weight 53.0 mm (2.08 in.) maximum body diameter,
156.2 mm (6.15 in.) long; 642 grams (22.6 oz.)
(see Figure 6)
Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz;
1Pa = 94 dB SPL)
–37 dBV/Pa
Self–noise (typical, equivalent SPL;
A–weighted, IEC 651)
14 dB
Maximum SPL at 1000 Hz
2500 load (Attenuator on)
1000 load (Attenuator on)
137 (152) dB
132 (147) dB
Output Clipping Level*
2500 load
1000 load
7 dBV
1 dBV
Dynamic Range
2500 load
1000 load
123 dB
118 dB
Signal to Noise ratio** 80 dB
*20 Hz to 20 kHz; THD < 1%. THD of the microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to the cartridge output at specified SPL.
**S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self-noise A-weighted.