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Cardioid condenser microphone delivers a smooth, neutral sound reproduction with full character and consists of a microphone, a padded, zippered carrying bag, and a swivel mount. An embossed single-diaphragm, side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. The Shure KSM32 offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source.
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Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the Shure KSM32 side-address condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern features a permanently-biased 3/4-inch diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.
The Shure KSM32 microphone in charcoal.
Key Features
- Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry eliminates cross-over distortion for improved linearity across the full frequency range.
- Embossed, high-compliance diaphragm provides extended low-frequency response.
- Ultra-thin, gold-layered, low-mass, Mylar diaphragm for excellent transient response
- 15 dB attenuation switch for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)
- Switchable low-frequency filter provides greater flexibility to reduce background noise or to counteract proximity effect.
Frequency response.
Polar pattern. - Integrated three-stage pop protection grille reduces "pop" and other breath noise
- Internal shock mount reduces transmission of handling noise
Performance Characteristics
- Extended frequency response
- Very low self-noise
- Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
- High output level
- High input SPL capability
- No cross-over distortion
- Extremely uniform polar response
- Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference
Applications
Some typical applications for the KSM32 are listed below. Microphone use, however, is a matter of personal taste. The KSM32 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
- 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
Specifications
- Type: Permanently Biased Condenser
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid/Omnidirectional
- Output Impedance: 150 ohms (actual)
- Attenuation Switch: 0 or -15 dB attenuation
- Low Frequency Response Switch: Flat; 6 db/octave below 115 Hz; -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
- Phantom Power: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC26815/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
- Current Drain: 4.65 mA typical at 48 Vdc
- Common Mode Rejection: ≥50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL): -36 dBV/Pa (16 mV)
- Selfnoise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651): 13 dB
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
- Weight: 17.3 ounces
Pio Martínez Ruano
Reviewed in Mexico on May 24, 2024
Viene en un estuche muy robusto, increíbles detalles de la marca, es necesario resaltar que viene con su soporte y adaptadores para el stand. El micrófono se siente robusto, pesado y viene con manual en diferentes idiomas.El n cuanto al sonido es increíblemente nítido, grueso, completo!!!Se llevó mis palmas!!!
HORACIOEJE
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
Gran calidad y sonido para voces o instrumentos
JB
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
One of those hidden in plain sight treasures. I have no idea why folks like the SM7B when this microphone is so pretty sounding and with none of the cons like darkness and low signal. When you first hear it the sound is "unremarkable." After a while you realize it sounds that way because doesn't add a lot of color to the sound. It would be described as "clear with a slight warm mid to high" or a "faint halo" as the old guy who taught me would say. It's just good sounding and it just locates easy when you are trying to mic difficult instruments. You should already have 5 of them in your mic drawer. Trust me. PS: The Champagne colored one is just drop-dead gorgeous in the studio.
Matt B
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
Used to mic a folk trio for a St Paddy’s gig.The simplicity of this is really great and liked the sound as well.Luckily had an extra mixer around (needed phantom power before going into a powered speaker) but ordered a 20’ish buck phantom power supply for next time. Looking forward to giving that a try.
Edwin
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
Great mic sounds great for vocals little eq smooth love it!!!!
Corey-Ross Miles
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2019
This microphone is absolutely gorgeous, but the fact that Amazon could not give the answer to such a common question about this item is disconcerting; the epitome of the shortcomings that this market platform presents.I would like to start out by answering an extremely common question that has yet to be answered by any buyers who received the item or Amazon themselves.Yes, the champagne mic does indeed come with the carrying case, red velvet bag, swivel mount and shock mount.Hey Amazon, how about getting some pictures posted of the accessories that come with the champagne version of the KSM32, I'm sure that "Shure" would appreciate it, as well as their customers. Maybe even writing it in the item details so that we know what we are buying? Would be great. More money for you, more assurance for us that when we click "buy", we aren't signing up for a return process.I waited two months for an answer in regards to this, and just decided to go for it and see. Thankfully, I didn't have to go through the return process. You've got enough people employed, how about assigning them the job of assuring that customers know what they are purchasing instead of the "dish out the cash, wait and find out" approach. It comes off as extremely lazy.5 stars for the mic, 1 star for the service. Second time this year I've run into poor service from Amazon.
Carlos Omundo
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
Okay, this is it. My first recording was over 50 years ago with a Shure 57. Still have one. Also have pro software recording and editing software. When you get a grand piano and guitars costing thousands, that old high school mic works, but... I simply couldn't my believe my ears when I plugged this thing in listened with headphones. The sound produced from the Shure KSM32 better than real. Read that again. I have never heard anything so good in my studio as a studio composer. As an Amazon customer since 1999, this is only the second review I have been been compelled to articulate.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017
Fantastic mic overall. Use it on a cello for our church music team, very robust at full range, warm and full. Also used it as for live voice application and it excelled. Very much recommend.
lush
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
Work in radio and we started using Shure KSM44 mics in all the announce positions a few years ago. They are absolutely great but cost about $1000. For my home studio I went with the KSM32. It sounds just as good and is half the price. I have done voice work at the station with the KSM44 and punched-in changes in the voice track at home with the KSM32 and cannot hear any difference. Both mics are great multi-purpose studio mics. Have used them to mic guitars, amps, as audience mics, overheads for drums, etc. If there is a difference between the 44 and the 32, it's lost on me and I've used a lot of good mics. The KSM32 is a great condenser mic, especially for the price.
Andrea G. Morse
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
At present I have a pair of KSM32's and I dare say that they make the best overheads for the money. I've used them for drums, as well as acoustic guitar and vocals. A rather versatile microphone. You should have one or two in your mic locker!
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