GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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.

FEATURES

•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, Mylar® diaphragms provide superior frequency response

• Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortion

•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 background noise or counteract proximity effect.

•Integrated three-stage “pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise.

• Internal shock mount reduces handling and stand noise.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• Extended frequency response

• Ultra-low self noise

• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction

• High output level

• High input SPL capability

• No crossover distortion

• Extremely uniform polar response

• Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference

APPLICATIONS

The KSM44 provides superior results in any application requiring a high quality microphone. Some typical applications are listed below.

• 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

• Ensembles-choral or orchestral

• Room ambience pick-up-guitar amplifier or drums

Both the acoustic environment and microphone placement strongly affect the sound obtained from miking a source, especially with a high-resolution microphone like the KSM44. You may need to experiment with microphone placement, room treatments and polar pattern to achieve the best overall sound for each application