Data Sheet

KSM353/ED Premier Bi-directional Ribbon Microphone
Transducer Type
Roswellite
®
Ribbon
Frequency Response 30Hz – 15,000Hz
Directional Polar Pattern Bidirectional
Output Impedance Transformer, balanced, actual 330 Ω
Polarity Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3, pin 1 ground
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage) -53.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV/Pa)
Dimensions & Weight Diameter: 4.83 cm (1.9 in)
Height: 15.75 cm (6.2 in)
Weight: 633 g (1.4 lbs)
Weight: 950 g (2.11 lbs)
w/ Shock mount
Max SPL 146 dB
Connector Three pin professional audio (XLR) male
Product Specifications
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Overview
Features
Specifications
The KSM353 is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphone crafted for pristine audio in studio and concert hall applications. Proprietary Roswellite
®
technology provides revolutionary ribbon resilience and durability under extreme conditions. Hand assembled in the USA from state-of-the art
transducers, transformers and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances.
• Bi-directionalpolarpatterndeliverspremier,completelysymmetricalaudiowithsuperioroff-axisrejection
• RevolutionaryRoswellite
®
proprietaryribbonmaterialreplacestraditionalfoilribbonswithhightensilestrength,toughnessandshapememorythat
provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs
• Patentedcustomribbonmotorassemblytailorsbassresponsewithoutattenuatingtheoveralloutputforfulllowandmidranges,andsuperiorupper
range presence from a rising frequency response
• Double-shieldedmatchedfull-sizedtransformerminimizessignallossandmaximizesoutputwhilereducingmagneticandRFinterferencefrom90
degree placement, offset relative to the ribbon
• 146dBSPL/30–15,000Hzfrequencyresponseidealforcapturingfasttransientsinvocals,acousticinstrumentsandconcerthallperformances
• LegendaryShurequalityandsuperiorconstructionfromhand-assemblyofmachinedsteel,silver,goldandaluminummaterials,andhousedina
pure stainless steel casing
• ShureLock
®
wireropeshockmountforsecurethread-lockedmountingwithmaximumisolation
• Lockingaluminumflightcaseforstoragewhennotinuse
Available Models
KSM353/ED
includesshockmount,aluminumightcase,polishingcloth,velveteenpouch
A300SM ShureLock
®
WireRopeShockMount A353SCAluminumFlightCase
A300PC PolishingClothA353VB Velveteen Pouch
Included Accessories
KSM353/ED
500 Hz
1000 Hz
4 kHz
8 kHz
2 kHz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
4 kHz
8 kHz
2 kHz
Optional Accessories
A300M ShureLock
®
Stand Mount
Polar Pattern
Frequency Response