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Shure KSM42 Cardioid Condenser Mic SABLE GRAY
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KSM42 Cardioid Condenser Mic Specifications:
- Cartridge type: Dual-diaphragm, front-active, externally biased condenser
- Frequency response: 60 to 20,000Hz
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Output impedance: 147 ohm
- Sensitivity (at 1kHz, open circuit voltage): –37dBV/Pa (14.1 mV), 1 Pascal=94dB SPL
- Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD):
- 1,000 ohm load: 139dB
- 2,500 ohm load: 139dB
- THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
- Signal-to-Noise ratio (referenced at 94dB SPL at 1kHz): 86dB
- S/N ratio is difference between 94dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
- Dynamic Range (at 1kHz):
- 1,000 ohm load: 131dB
- 2,500 ohm load: 131dB
- Common mode rejection (10Hz to 100kHz): >60dB
- Clipping Level (20Hz–20kHz at 1% THD): 1,000 ohm load: 6.5dBV, 2,500 ohm load: 8dBV
- Self Noise (typical, equivalent SPL, A-weighted): 8.5dB
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Weight:
- Net: 494 g with shockmount and pop filter: 820 g
- Connector: 3-pin professional audio (XLR), male
- Power requirements: 11 to 52 VDC phantom, 6 mA
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