What is the KSM353/ED best suited to?
The KSM353 is best suited to intimate vocal applications.
How is the KSM353/ED different to other ribbon microphones?
Ribbon microphones are renowned for being extremely delicate. The KSM353’s high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory of Roswellite™ ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons for superior resilience at extreme SPLs and allows the microphone to be more durable.
The KSM313/ED and KSM353/NE microphones are both hand assembled in the USA from state-of-the art transducers, transformers and metals
• 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
• 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
• Spring-loaded suspension shock mount for flexible, fully-isolated stand mounting
• Upright protective wood case included for storage when not in use
Transducer Type: Roswellite® Ribbon
Frequency Response: 30Hz – 15,000Hz
Directional Polar Pattern: Bidirectional
Output Impedance Transformer, balanced, actual: 330 Ω
Polarity; Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3, pin 1 ground
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage) -53.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV/Pa)
Dimensions & Weight:
Diameter: 4.83 cm (1.9 in)
Height: 15.75 cm (6.2 in)
Weight: 633 g (1.4 lbs)
Weight: 950 g (2.11 lbs) w/ Shock mount
Max SPL 146 dB
Connector: Three pin professional audio (XLR) male
1 A300SM ShureLock® Wire Rope Shock Mount
1 AK353C Zippered Carrying Case
1 A300PC Polishing Cloth
1 A353VB Velveteen Pouch
