Voice actor jordan reynolds tests the shure ksm3 and ksm353. It ships in the usual, very nice, small metal case, with mounts and cloth bag. Aug 10, 2017 the shure ksm8 is a dualdiaphragm cardioid dynamic mic designed primarily for vocal performance. Mar 10, 2017 my main focus has been learning the basic concepts using the standard tools to make the best sound possible. The mic has a figure8 polar pattern and true dualvoice ribbon motor assembly, allowing you to choose the mics response. The back side, however, offers a much more open and brighter sound. When asked if he could distinguish the ksm3 from the naked eye, robert crowley commented, i cant tell them apart. Like the ksm3, it can handle high spls, but it doesnt have dualvoice characteristics, instead it delivers premier, completely symmetrical audio frequency response with superior offaxis rejection. Ksm microphones represent the very best in craftsmanship, engineering and technology of shure. The shure ksm3 is a rebadged crowley and tripp naked eye roswellite ribbon microphone, a passive bidirectional ribbon microphone with two distinct voices and crowley and tripps proprietary roswellite transducer material. Dave rat about his sound engineering for the red hot chili peppers live tour 2016. Shure ksm32sl champagne, with swivel mount, shock mount, aluminum case mint condition the ksm32 is a premium condenser microphone which features an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction of the sound source. Shure ksm microphones are for those who seek the best. The companys office was located in downtown chicago, illinois.
Shure acknowledges this and promises a better mount soon. Dec 09, 2012 i bought the shure ksm27 with high hopes but i ended up hating it. I felt all the other mics added more in the way of apparent coloration or flavour to the sound than the ksm27, but at the same time the ksm27 couldnt be accused of sounding in any way tame. Rare and prices approaching used r121, so i wont recommend it unless you just want something a bit different in your mic locker. The revolutionary roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength, toughness and shapememory, providing superior resilience at extreme sound pressure levels spls. Shure ksm8n dualdyne dynamic handheld vocal microphone nickel. Shure ksm44 vs avantone ck7 and at4047 by erased story published on 20120510t10. The dualvoice design features discrete frontandrear side sonic signatures for use with amplified instruments or in. The nickel ksm8n dualdyne dynamic handheld vocal microphone from shure is a dualdiaphragm dynamic microphone crafted for vocal reproduction and soundreinforcement in live performances and toptier professional venues featuring one of the most innovative cardioid polar pattern microphones that shure has developed to date, the dualdyne cartridge of the. Taking its inspiration from shures classic unidyne iii capsule thats the one used in the sm57, sm58 and others, this newly developed capsule aims to reduce the proximity effect, improve offaxis frequency response and rejection, and deliver a more consistent polar.
The ksm3 sounds like someone tried to take a ribbon mic design and make it sound like a u87. The hypercardioid pattern is ideal for discrete audio capture, especially in highlevel situations where isolation. Shure ksm3ne ribbon microphone pro audio superstore. Just make sure to point it where you want to and it will do the rest. The design uses a reverse airflow system that takes energy from the rear diaphragm, redirects it, and alters its phase relationship with that of the front diaphragm to achieve control over proximity effect, frequency response. The shure ksm7 is a small diaphragm condenser that is made for using in a recording studio setting. Freely adjustable dualmiking with mono or stereo configuration, just like a reallife guitar recording session with mix option. Premium microphones with refined and sophisticated components that capture the worlds most accomplished studio and live performances. Dec 01, 2009 shure acknowledges this and promises a better mount soon. Ab shure ksm 141 and dpa 4099 g by v2or published on 20110602t00. The shure ksm 32 is a single diaphragm, fixed pattern, cardioid condenser microphone intended primarily for studio use, although it has found its way into the live arena as well. I felt it had an extremely good tonal balance and found it to work just as well on instruments as it did on voice, especially acoustic guitar and hand. Stream shure ksm44 vs avantone ck7 and at4047, a playlist by erased story from desktop or your mobile device.
Shure ksm3 ksm353 ribbons for voiceover recording hacks. Taking its inspiration from shures classic unidyne iii capsule thats the one used in the sm57, sm58 and others, this newly developed capsule aims to reduce the proximity effect, improve offaxis frequency response and rejection, and deliver a more consistent polar pattern. They documented their experiences on social media, and were kind enough to write up these final testimonials after performing and recording with the mics for a few weeks. Music expo in association with sound on sound host twoday online event from 15th may. Shure ksm3ne dualvoice ribbon microphone with roswellite. The mic shares the nowfamiliar shure ldc body design, and appears to be well constructed. The shure ksm8 is a dualdiaphragm cardioid dynamic mic designed primarily for vocal performance. It is a fixedpattern cardioid model featuring a oneinch diaphragm capsule protected by a threestage mesh windshield and perched on top of a shorterthanaverage body. Shure ulxd ksm9 sounds compressed iirc, the system uses two separate gains to prevent the system from ever clipping, and granting a very large dynamic range. The ksm3 is handassembled from stateoftheart transducers, transformers and metals as the pinnacle of shure quality. Shure ksm3 ribbon microphone details the shure ksm3 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for worldclass audio and performance. The bidirectionality means that one side of the ksm3 ne provides a brighter character that shines on your vocals, while the other side offers a rich, full sound thats ideal for your amplified instruments.
The mic was originally introduced with a conventional foil ribbon in 2006, as the crowley and tripp naked. Shure ksm44 vs avantone ck7 and at4047 by erased story. It features a dual mylar diaphragm design, a shock mount, goldplated connectors, and an aluminum carrying case. The shure premium bidirectional ribbon microphone, ksm3, user guide.
It will be interesting to see whether shure chooses to use this newly acquired intellectual property to develop the range further. In this video, sound pure luthier rob sharer demos the swart ast pro creamback 30w 1x12 combo guitar amp with the resodude riverside electric resophonic guitar, and shure ksm3 ne dualvoice ribbon mic with roswellite ribbon. The ksm32 can be used on an almost endless list of applications, some of which. Shure in 1925 as the shure radio company, selling radio parts kits in the days before complete manufactured radios were available. So now im selling it on ebay but i want to know if im really doing the right thing. Events organisers music expo are to host an expansive, twoday virtual conference called music expo at home, in association with sos. Shure ksm9 is a professional on stage condenser mic. Their warm and clean sound make them great allaround sonic alternatives to a studios or live stages workhorse condensers and dynamics. When pro engineers need transparent sound reproduction, the shure ksm32 is one of the first mics they reach for. Editors note we recently chose two gear testers to demo the gamechanging ksm8 dualdyne dynamic mics from shure one to test the mic on tour, and the other to put it to use in the studio. Choose between a warm and full sound for amplifiers, or bright for vocals. Shure ksm3ne dualvoice ribbon microphone sweetwater. Ab shure ksm 141 and dpa 4099 g by v2or free listening on.
Like the crowley and tripp version of the microphone, the ksm3 is built by hand in the usa. The shure se530 headphones offer exceptional clarity. Each mic boasts incredible sensitivity, the widest dynamic range, and is tailored to minimise troublesome proximity effect. Dualvoice ribbon microphone with roswellite ribbon technology. On top of that, i think i downgraded my gear thinking i would get a better sound. Photorealistic graphics for lifelike guitar playing experience. It features a patented dualdyne cartridge to combat proximity effect and master offaxis rejection, and a patentpending diaphragm stabilization system. I used one for my contribution to the forum fuzz project, fwiw. Its a cardioid microphone and has a 20 hz to 20 khz frequency response, which is of course the full range of human hearing. The shure ksm3 is a dual voice bidirectional ribbon microphone for professional audio and performance, handling extreme sound pressure levels. Shure ksm32 largediaphragm condenser microphone champagne.
This superclean largediaphragm microphone boasts a goldlayered, lowmass mylar diaphragm for superior transient response, along with a transformerless preamplifier for crystalclear sound. An embossed singlediaphragm, sideaddress, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. I used to have an art tps and now i have a rane ms1. Shure unveils ksm8 dualdyne cardioid dynamic vocal microphone. The ksm3 ne is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for worldclass audio and performance. The ksm3ne is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for worldclass audio and performance. Yesterday, at the 2016 winter namm show in anaheim, california, shure unveiled the ksm8 dualdyne cardioid dynamic vocal microphone. The ksm3 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for worldclass audio and. This microphone has two distinct sounding sides of its figure 8 polar pattern. Shure ksm8n dualdyne dynamic handheld vocal microphone. Buy shure ksm8n dualdyne dynamic handheld vocal microphone nickel featuring for live sound and recording, two ultrathin diaphragms, cardioid polar pattern, accurate frequency response, flat offaxis attenuation, pneumatic shock mount, carbonsteel grille. The dualvoice design features discrete frontandrear side sonic signatures for use with amplified instruments or in intimate vocal applications. Jon thornton checks out the new versions to see if all is still good. Shure ksm9 has a fantastic quality and it gives a very natural sound.
The ksm3 ribbon microphone from shure is a professionalquality ribbon microphone ideal for capturing instruments or vocals. Shure ships the ksm3 with its original monacle mount shure pn a3m and a shockmount, in a mahogany storage box. The front side is warmer, thicker, richer like a more common ribbon sound. Toronto sports fans first in the world to receive premium audio experience with new shure microphone array scoreboard installation september 10, 2019. Im at the point to where i can begin handselecting the hardware to make a full meal of each show. As for music genres, ksm9 works best with latin, jazz, pop music, rock and similar. Shure products achieve microsoft teams certification february 6, 2020. It offers a natural, open sound, with a very balanced lowend, beautifully smooth midrange and brilliant highs. Bidirectional polar pattern delivers premier audio with superior offaxis rejection 1 side tuned to sound warm and full on amplifiers, the other side tuned to sound bright and flattering on vocals. Ab shure ksm 141 and dpa 4099 g by v2or free listening. Lately, ive gone back to my old fostex m88rp on amps. It has a goodsized presence hump, and while the highend response drops off, there are a lot of spiky narrow resonances in the top octave which makes it sound almost sparkly and bright compared with a typical older ribbon design. Shure joins logitech collaboration program to deliver an exceptional video conferencing experience february 11, 2020.
The following year, shure published its first direct mail catalogue, which was one of only six radio parts catalogues in the united states at the time. The shure ksm32 offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source. Shure ksm3 dualvoice ribbon microphone features at a glance. A feat of engineering design, the ksm8 is the worlds first dualdiaphragm dynamic handheld microphone for vocal reproduction and accurate soundreinforcement and control. Shure ksm3ne dualvoice ribbon mic with roswellite ribbon. Its dualvoice design features discrete frontandrear side sonic signatures to be used with amplified instruments or intimate, detailed vocal applications. The ksm3 is a dual voice ribbon microphone that is hand assembled in the usa. Cardioid condenser vocal microphone offers a dual diaphragm and switchable polar patterns to deliver precise vocal reproduction. The dualvoice design features discrete frontandrear side sonic signatures for use with amplified instruments or intimate vocal applications. This is a newer shure mic, but i only used it for the first time recently. The shure ksm3ne is a dualvoice ribbon microphone with roswellite ribbon technology for handling up to 146db across a 3015khz frequency. Aside from singers, weve seen it working for acoustic artists too, for example guitar players etc. Ribbon microphone with different sounds depending on the talking side. Shure sm57, sennheiser md421, sennheiser md441, shure ksm3, royer r121, akg c414, neumann tlm103.
The ksm3 and ksm353 are rugged, worryfree ribbon mics that you dont have to baby. The shure ksm9hs is a greatsounding mic, offering two distinctly different polar patterns for a variety of sound reinforcement applications. In this video, sound pure luthier rob sharer demos the swart ast pro creamback 30w 1x12 combo guitar amp with the resodude riverside electric resophonic guitar, and shure ksm3ne dualvoice ribbon mic with roswellite ribbon. Cardioid dynamic vocal microphone is the first highend dualdiaphragm dynamic microphone. It features the roswellite ribbon which is far superior than traditional foil ribbons in handling extreme spls. I used to have a cad e100 and now i have the ksm27. The shure ksm3 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for worldclass audio and performance. Shures ksm8 dualdyne microphone is the first handheld, dynamic vocal microphone to employ two diaphragms in the same capsule. I bought the shure ksm27 with high hopes but i ended up hating it. This model is renowned and remains a favorite choice of many musicians.