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Shure KSM137 manual

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    User Guide KSM137[...]

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    SHURE INCORPORA TED KSM137 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE 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. Thank you for selecting the KSM137 R Over 75 years of[...]

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    2 Low Frequency Response Switch 0/15/25 dB Attenuation Switch FIGURE 1. KSM137 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Shure R KSM137 is an end-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM137 can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and exte[...]

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    3 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS S Extended frequency response S Low self-noise S Exceptional reproduction of low-frequency sounds S Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPL) S High output level S No crossover distortion S Uniform polar response S Superior common mode rejection and suppression of RFI (radio frequency interference) MODEL V ARIA TI[...]

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    4 USING THE KSM137 Mounting the Microphone T o secure the KSM137 to a floor stand or boom, thread the mount onto the microphone stand and insert the microphone into the microphone clip. Power Requirements The KSM137 requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-268-15/DIN 4 5 596). It can o perate o n v oltages a s l ow a s 1 1[...]

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    5 Setting Attenuation The attenuation switch on th e KSM137 lets y ou reduce t he signal l evel by up t o 25 d B without altering frequency response. This can prevent extremely loud sounds from overloading the m icrophone. Set the switch t o the d esired a ttenuation l evels as f ollows: 0 dB – Move the switch to this position for “quiet” to [...]

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    6 SPECIFICA TIONS Cartridge T ype Permanently Biased Condenser Frequency Response 20–20,000 Hz (see Figure 3) Directional Polar Pattern Cardioid (see Figure 4) Output Impedance 150 Ω (actual) Attenuation Switch 0 dB,15 dB, or 25 dB attenuation Low Frequency Response Switch Flat; –6 db/octave below 1 15 Hz; –18 dB/octave below 80 Hz Phantom [...]

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    7 FIGURE 3. TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 60 cm FIGURE 4. TYPICAL POLAR P A TTERNS 250 Hz 1000 Hz 2500 Hz 10000 Hz 500 Hz 6400 Hz (0.8 IN) FIGURE 5. DIMENSIONS 122 mm (4.8 IN) 20 mm[...]

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    8 CERTIFICA TION 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 KSM137 is intended for use in environments E1 (residential) and E2 (Light Industrial) a[...]

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    27A3157 (CB) E 2003, Shure Incorporated T rademark Notices: The circular S logo, the stylized Shure logo, and the word “Shure” are registered trademarks of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “SHOCKSTOPPER” is a trademark of Shure Incorporated in the United States. “Mylar” i s a registered trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Co[...]