Shure KSM353 Premier Bi-Directional Ribbon Microphone
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Shure KSM353 Bi-Directional Ribbon Microphone with Roswellite Ribbon Technology

SKU: SHKSM353ED MFR: KSM353/ED
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Key Features

  • Capture warm, natural sound with this Shure ribbon microphone, perfect for vocals.
  • Experience exceptional audio clarity with the KSM353's Roswellite ribbon technology.
  • Achieve a classic, vintage tone using the bidirectional polar pattern for recording.
  • Enjoy high SPL handling up to 146dB, ideal for loud instruments and sources.
  • Get balanced output with a transformer, ensuring low noise in your audio recordings.
  • Rely on Shure's durable design for years of quality performance from this microphone.
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Shure KSM353 Specifications

  • Transducer Type

    Roswellite Ribbon

  • Frequency Response

    30Hz to 15,000Hz

  • Directional Polar Pattern

    Bidirectional

  • Output Impedance

    Transformer, balanced, actual 330 Ohms

  • Polarity

    Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3,pin 1 ground

  • Sensitivity

    -53.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV/Pa) (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage)

  • Max SPL

    146 dB

  • Connector

    Three pin professional audio (XLR) male

  • Dimensions (D x H)

    1.9" x 6.2" / 48.26 x 157.48 mm

  • Weight

    633 g (1.4 lbs)
    With shock mount: 950 g (2.11 lbs)

  • UPC Code

    042406204507

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About Shure KSM353

Shure KSM353 Features

  • Bi-directional polar pattern delivers premier, completely symmetrical audio with superior off-axis rejection
  • Revolutionary Roswellite proprietary ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs
  • Patented custom ribbon motor assembly tailors bass response without attenuating the overall output for full low and mid ranges and superior upper range presence from a rising frequency response
  • Double-shielded matched full-sized transformer minimizes signal loss and maximizes output while reducing magnetic and RF interference from 90-degree placement, offset relative to the ribbon
  • 146 dB SPL across 30 - 15,000 Hz frequency response ideal for capturing fast transients in vocals, acoustic instruments and concert halls
  • Legendary Shure quality and superior construction from hand-assembly of machined steel, silver, gold and aluminum materials and housed in a pure stainless steel casing

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

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Key Features

  • Capture warm, natural sound with this Shure ribbon microphone, perfect for vocals.
  • Experience exceptional audio clarity with the KSM353's Roswellite ribbon technology.
  • Achieve a classic, vintage tone using the bidirectional polar pattern for recording.
  • Enjoy high SPL handling up to 146dB, ideal for loud instruments and sources.
  • Get balanced output with a transformer, ensuring low noise in your audio recordings.
  • Rely on Shure's durable design for years of quality performance from this microphone.