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Condenser Microphone Type

Condenser Microphone Type

Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
Cardioid Polar Pattern

Cardioid Polar Pattern

Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
SuperCardioid Polar Pattern

SuperCardioid Polar Pattern

Screens unwanted sound sources. Ideal for individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting, or single sources in noisy environments.
Tailored Frequency Response

Tailored Frequency Response

Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.

KSM9 Handheld Vocal Microphone

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KSM9/CG Charcoal Black Finish
KSM9/SL Champagne Finish (shown)

The KSM9 is a premium vocal condenser microphone that captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility, and precise vocal reproduction for live performance.
 
Engineered to exacting standards, the KSM9 reveals nuance and subtlety in a microphone optimized for the most demanding live environments. With its dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns (supercardioid/cardioid), the KSM9 is the choice for the world's most accomplished vocal performances.

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  • KSM9 microphones offer exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect. As the premier choice in handheld wireless microphone options for Axient®, UHF-R®, and ULX-D™, KSM9 microphones are built to exacting Shure endurance standards, renowned worldwide and proven night after night, center stage.

    • Exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect
    • Dual gold layered, low-mass Mylar® diaphragm design
    • Switchable polar patterns (supercardioid and cardioid)
    • Advanced suspension shock mount
    • Premium electronic components including Class A transformerless preamplifier circuitry
    • Gold-plated internal and external connectors, including XLR Output Durable aluminum housing
    • Available as wireless handheld transmitter SKUs
    • Aluminum carrying case
  • Type
    Condenser (Electret Biased)
    Frequency Response
    50 to 20,000 Hz
    Polar Pattern
    Supercardioid and Cardioid
    Phantom power required?
    48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
  • File Language Type File Size
    KSM9 User Guide English PDF 514 kb
    KSM9 User Guide Chinese-Simplified PDF 738 kb
    KSM9 User Guide French PDF 509 kb
    KSM9 User Guide German PDF 520 kb
    KSM9 User Guide Italian PDF 512 kb
    KSM9 User Guide Japanese PDF 695 kb
    KSM9 User Guide Korean PDF 616 kb
    KSM9 User Guide Russian PDF 569 kb
    KSM9 User Guide Spanish PDF 512 kb
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