Shure KSM27 Large Single-Diaphragm Microphone

Large single-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone. Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM27 has extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.

Performance Characteristics

Extended frequency response

Low self noise

Exceptional low-frequency reproduction

High output level

High input SPL capability

No crossover distortion

Extremely uniform cardiod polar response

Superior common mode rejection, suppression of radio frequency interference

Applications

Microphone useis a matter of personal taste, and the KSM27 may be used for a variety of applications other than those listed:

Voice -- solo, background, voice-over, broadcasting

Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings

Electric instruments such as guitar and bass

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 ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums