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  • Page 1

    27A3044 (RF) E 1998, Shure Brothers Incorporated Printed in U.S.A. R The Sound of Professionals...W orldwide  Shure Brothers Incorporated 222 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston IL 60202-3696 Phone: 847 866-2200 F AX: 847 866-2279 In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 F AX: 49-7131-721414 Internationally , Phone: 847 866-2200 F AX: 847 866-2585 W eb Address: www[...]

  • Page 2

    SHURE BROTHERS INCORPORA TED KSM32 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE If you have any questions not answered in this booklet, please contact Shure Applications at 847-866–2200, 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 KSM32 cardioid condenser mi[...]

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    English – 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Shure R KSM32 is a side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. It offers an ex- tended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source. FEA TURES S Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry eliminat[...]

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    English – 2 MODEL V ARIA TIONS The KSM32/SL has a champagne-colored finish and comes with the follow- ing accessories: S Locking aluminum carrying case S ShureLock t elastic-suspension shock mount S ShureLock t swivel mount S Protective velveteen pouch The KSM32/CG has a non-reflective, charcoal-gray finish for situations where less microphone vi[...]

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    English – 3 OPERA TION Position the microphone so that the side marked “Shure”—the side opposite the switches—faces the sound source. Power The KSM32 requires phantom power . Optimal performance will be achieved when using a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596). The microphone oper- ates with supplies as low as 1 1 Vdc. Mounting The Shur[...]

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    English – 4 Setting Attenuation The attenuation switch on the back of the KSM32 reduces the signal level from the cartridge by 15 dB without altering the frequency response. This can prevent extremely high SPL from overloading the microphone. T o activate atte- nuation, move the switch to the “–15 dB” position. In situations where the high [...]

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    English – 5 Low Frequency Response Switch Flat, –6 dB/octave below 1 15 Hz, –18 dB/octave below 80 Hz Power Phantom Power 48 Vdc " 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . positive pins 2 and 3 Current Drain 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common Mode Rejec[...]

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    English – 6 (Measured 0.6 m (2 ft) from a spherical sound source, free-field conditions) TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE Figure 1 20 20000 1000 10000 50 100 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 +10 0 –10 Hz dB Low-Frequency Cutoff Low-Frequency Rolloff 150 o 120 o 150 o 120 o 180 o 30 o 60 o 90 o 30 o 60 o 90 o –5 dB –10 dB –15 dB –20 dB 0 TYPICA[...]

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    27A3044 (RF) E 1998, Shure Brothers Incorporated Printed in U.S.A. R The Sound of Professionals...W orldwide  Shure Brothers Incorporated 222 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston IL 60202-3696 Phone: 847 866-2200 F AX: 847 866-2279 In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 F AX: 49-7131-721414 Internationally , Phone: 847 866-2200 F AX: 847 866-2585 W eb Address: www[...]