Shure KSM44A manual

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    KSM44A N108 User Guide Le Guide de l’Utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario Guida dell’Utente ユーザーガイド Printed in U.S.A. www.shure.com © 2010 Shure Incorporated 27A14307 (Rev. 2) Руководство пользователя 取扱説明書 사용자 안내서 用户指南[...]

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    3 Multiple Polar Pattern Condenser Microphone KSM44A Thank you for selecting the KSM44A. Over 85 years of audio experience has contributed to making this one of the finest microphones available. If you have any questions not answered in this guide, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to[...]

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    4 General Description The Shure ® KSM44A is a premium, large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). The refined and sophisticated design of the KSM44A features an externally biased, dual 1-inch diaphragms, extensive internal pop filtering and Prethos™ Advanced [...]

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    5 Performance Characteristics • Extended frequency response • Low self-noise • Exceptional low-frequency reproduction • Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPLs) • High output level • No crossover distortion • Uniform polar response • Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency int[...]

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    6 Suspension Mount Use the supplied ShureLock ® suspension mount to secure the microphone to a floor or boom stand. Important: Thread the knurled locking ring securely to the base of the microphone. Do not overtighten. Operation Power Requirements This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC 61938). However, i[...]

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    20 1000 50 100 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 +5 0 –10 Hz dB Flat Response Low Frequency Cutoff Low Frequency Rolloff 7 Selecting Low-Frequency Response A three-position switch on the back of the microphone lets you adjust the low-frequency response. Use the low-frequency filter to reduce wind noise, room noise, or proximity effect. Flat response. Provides the [...]

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    8 SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Dual-Diaphragm, Externally-Biased Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz Output Impedance 50Ω Attenuator Switch 15 dB Low-Frequency Filter Switch Flat, –6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, or –18 dB/octave below 80 Hz Power Requirements 11–52 V DC phantom p[...]

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    9 ACCESSORIES AND PARTS Furnished Accessories ShureLock ® Cristal Elastic Shock Mount A44ASM ShureLock ® Cristal Swivel Adapter A44AM Aluminum Carrying Case A44ASC Protective Velveteen Pouch A44AVB Suspension Shock Mount Elastic Cord, Cristal (contains two) RK383 Optional Accessories Windscreen A32WS Padded, Zippered Carrying Bag A32ZB Popper Sto[...]

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    10 TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS COURBE DE DIRECTIVITE TYPIQUES TYPISCHE POLARCHARAKTERISTIK PATRONES DE CAPTACION POLAR TIPICOS TIPICI DIAGRAMMI POLARI 指向特性 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE COURBE DE REPONSE TYPIQUE TYPISCHES FREQUENZVERHALTEN RESPUESTA DE FRECUENCIA TIPICA TIPICA RISPOSTA IN FREQUENZA 周波数特性 20 15 10 5 0 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -[...]

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    SHURE Incorporated http://www.shure.com United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean: 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 847-600-2000 U.S. Fax: 847-600-1212 Intl Fax: 847-600-6446 Europe, Middle East, Africa: Shure Europe GmbH, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414 Asia, Pacific: Shure Asia Limited, Phone: 852-2893-4290[...]