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Declaration of Conformity We of Shure Incorporated 222 Hartrey Ave. Evanston IL 60202–3696 U.S.A. 847–866–2200 declare under our sole responsibility that the following product, KSM44 Multiple Polar Pattern Condenser Microphone was tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
English SHURE INCORPORATED KSM44 MULTIPLE POLAR PATTERN CONDENSER MICROPHONE R Thank you for selecting the KSM44 Over 75 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM44 one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-866–2525, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, CST. In Europe, call 49-7131-72140. Our web address is www.shure.com.
English GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ShureR KSM44 is a side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). Designed for studio use, the KSM44 has externally biased, dual 1-inch diaphragms, extremely low self-noise and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.
APPLICATIONS S S S S S Voice—solo, background, voice-over or broadcasting Acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings Wind instruments—brass and woodwind Low-frequency instruments such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum Overhead miking—drums or percussion S Ensembles—choral or orchestral S Room ambience pick-up—guitar amplifier or drums English The KSM44 provides superior results in any application requiring a high quality microphone.
KSM44 BACK English KSM44 FRONT Low-frequency response switch Polar pattern switch 15 dB attenuator FIGURE 1. KSM44 Front and Back Cardioid. Picks up sounds directly in front of the microphone and is least sensitive to those in back. Cardioid is the most commonly used pattern in studio recording and live-sound applications. See Figure 4. Omnidirectional. Picks up sound equally from all directions.
Low-frequency cutoff. Provides an 18 dB-per-octave cutoff at 80 Hz. Helps eliminate stage rumble or low-frequency room noise from heating, ventilation, or cooling (HVAC) systems. It may also be used to compensate for proximity effect or to reduce low frequencies that make an instrument sound dull or muddy. dB Flat response. Use this setting when you desire the most natural reproduction of the source.
English SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Externally biased condenser Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz (See Figures 3, 5, 7) Output Impedance 150 Ω (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.
CARDIOID RESPONSE GRAPHS dB English Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ 15 cm. +10 0 60 cm. –10 20 50 100 2 3 4 5 6 789 1000 2 3 4 5 6 789 10000 20000 Hz FIGURE 3.
180o English 150o 150o 120o 150o 120o 90o 90o 120o 90o 90o –20 dB –15 dB –15 dB –10 dB 60o –10 dB 60o 30o +5 dB 30o 500 1000 125 250 60o –5 dB –5 dB 30o 150o 120o –20 dB 60o 180o +5 dB 30o 10000 15000 2500 5000 FIGURE 6. TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS BIDIRECTIONAL RESPONSE GRAPHS Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ Ñ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ 15 cm.
CERTIFICATION English Tested to comply with FCC standards. For home or office use. This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Trademark Notices: The circular S logo, the stylized Shure logo, and the word “Shure” are registered trademarks of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “ShureLock” is a trademark of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “Mylar” is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company in the United States. These marks may be registered in other jurisdictions. Patent Notice: Patent Des.
