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Shure KSM353 Premier Bi-directional Ribbon Microphone with Roswellite Ribbon Technology

Name: Shure KSM353 Premier Bi-directional Ribbon Microphone with Roswellite Ribbon Technology
Brand: Shure
SKU: 2323
Price: 3079.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder

Premium bi-directional ribbon microphone

UPC 042406175708

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Shure KSM Ribbon Microphones

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Ribbon microphones are renowned for being extremely delicate. The 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

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The KSM353/ED is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphone crafted for pristine audio in studio and concert hall applications. Proprietary Roswellite technology provides revolutionary ribbon resilience and durability under extreme conditions. Hand assembled in the USA from state-of-the art transducers, transformers and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances.

The high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory of Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons for superior resilience at extreme SPLs.

With unique technology and application features, alongside superior materials and construction, Shure KSM Ribbon Microphones are the necessary choice for the world's most accomplished studio and live performances.

Features

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
Patented 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

Transducer Type: Roswellite® Ribbon
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 15,000Hz
Directional Polar Pattern: Bidirectional
Output Impedance: Transformer, balanced, actual 330 Ohms
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) with shock mount
Max SPL: 146 dB
Connector: Three pin professional audio (XLR) male

Manuals & documents

KSM353/ED User Guide Download

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