User Guide Guide de l'Utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario Guida dell'Utilizzatore KSM9 KSM9 ©2006, Shure Incorporated 27B3192 (Rev. 1) Printed in U.S.A.
SHURE INCORPORATED KSM9 HANDHELD CONDENSER MICROPHONE ™ Thank you for selecting the KSM9 Over 80 years of audio experience has contributed to making the KSM9 one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30 pm, CST. In Europe, call 49-7131-72140. Our web address is www.shure.com.
KSM9 KSM9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Shure KSM9 is a dual-pattern (cardioid and supercardioid) handheld condenser microphone. Designed expressly for live vocal performance applications, the KSM9 removes the boundary between the studio and stage, offering the finest and clearest performance on modern high-end touring systems. The large dual diaphragm provides consistent polar response across the entire frequency range, for higher gain-before-feedback and minimal proximity effect for clear vocal reproduction.
MODEL VARIATIONS Wired Models Description KSM9/SL Dual-Pattern (Cardioid/Supercardioid) Handheld Vocal Microphone, Champagne KSM9/CG Dual-Pattern (Cardioid/Supercardioid) Handheld Vocal Microphone, Charcoal Gray APPLICATION AND PLACEMENT The KSM9 provides superior sound in any application that demands reference quality audio. The KSM9 is the ideal microphone for touring musicians, regardless of venue.
USING THE KSM9 Proximity Effect In general, unidirectional microphones progressively boost bass frequencies up to 10 to 15 dB (at 100 Hz) as the microphone approaches 6 mm (1/4 in.) from the sound source. This phenomenon, known as proximity effect, delivers a warmer, more powerful sound. Unfortunately, it usually requires the vocalist to maintain a consistent distance from the microphone in order to avoid changing the low frequency response.
Impedance A minimum load impedance of 800 ohms should be used for maximum signal handling and minimum distortion. The impedance may be as low as 150 ohms, but a reduction in output level and output clipping level will result. SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Condenser (Electret Biased) Frequency Response 50 to 20,000 Hz (See Figures 2, 4) Output Impedance 150 Ω (actual) Phantom Power 48 Vdc ± 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3 Current Drain 5.
CARDIOID RESPONSE GRAPHS FIGURE 2. TYPICAL CARDIOID FREQUENCY RESPONSE 180° 180° 150° 150° 150° 120° 120° 90° 90° 120° 90° 90° –20 dB –20 dB –15 dB 60° 150° 120° –15 dB 60° –10 dB 60° 60° –10 dB –5 dB –5 dB 30° 30° 30° 30° 0 0 250 Hz 2500 Hz 500 Hz 6400 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz FIGURE 3. TYPICAL CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN SUPERCARDIOID RESPONSE GRAPHS FIGURE 4.
DIMENSIONS KSM9 1.918 in. 49 mm 7.5 in. 191 mm FIGURE 6 CERTIFICATION Eligible to bear CE Marking; Conforms to European EMC directive 89/336/ EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria found in European Professional Audio Products EMC Standard EN 55103 (1996); Part 1 (emissions) and part 2 (immunity). The KSM9 is intended for use in environments E1 (residential) and E2 (Light Industrial) as defined in European standard EN 55103.
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