SHURE KSM353/ED Premier Bi-directional Ribbon Microphone
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.
Specs.
| Transducer Type |
Roswellite Ribbon |
| Frequency Response |
30 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Polar Pattern |
Bi-directional |
| Output Impedance |
Transformer, balanced, actual 330Ω |
| 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) |
| Max Input Sound Level (SPL) |
146 dB |
| Connector |
XLR male |
| Dimensions |
Diameter: 1.9" (4.83 cm )
Height: 6.2" (15.75 cm) |
| Weight |
1.4 lbs (633 g)
With shockmount: 2.1 lbs (950 g) |
