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Overview

A large dual-diaphragm side-address condenser mic offering cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional patterns.

The KSM44A is a premium, large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). The refined and sophisticated design of theShow More
Specs

KSM44A Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic Specifications:

  • Cartridge type: Dual-diaphragm, externally biased condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional
  • Frequency response: 20 to 20,000Hz
  • Output impedance: 50 ohm
  • Attenuator switch: 15dB
  • Low-Frequency filter switch: Flat, -6dB/octave below 115Hz, or -18dB/octave below 80Hz
  • Power requirements: 11–52V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum
  • Common Mode Rejection (10 to 100,000Hz): > 50dB
  • Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
  • Net weight: 492 g (17.4 oz.)
  • Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR). male, balanced
  • Sensitivity (open circuit voltage, @ 1kHz, typical)
  • Cardioid: –31dBV/Pa  (29.8 mV)
  • Omnidirectional: –37dBV/Pa  (14.8 mV)
  • Bidirectional: –36dBV/Pa  (16.8 mV)
  • Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical)
    • Cardioid: 4dB SPL-A
    • Omnidirectional: 6dB SPL-A
    • Bidirectional: 7.5dB SPL-A
    Preamplifier Distortion (at 1kHz, 94dB SPL)
    • Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional: <0.001%
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    • Cardioid: 90dB
    • Omnidirectional: 88dB
    • Bidirectional: 86.5dB
    • Clipping Level (20Hz to 20kHz, 1% THD)
    • Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional: 2,500Hz: load9dBV
    • Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional: 1,000Hz: load 6dBV
    • Dynamic Range (@ 1kHz)–2,500Hz load
    • Cardioid: 130dB
    • Omnidirectional: 134dB
    • Bidirectional: 131dB
    • Dynamic Range (@ 1kHz)–1,000Hz load
    • Cardioid: 127dB
    • Omnidirectional: 131dB
    • Bidirectional: 128dB
    • Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)*–2,500Hz load:
    PAD OFF:
    • Cardioid: 134dB SPL
    • Omnidirectional: 140dB SPL
    • Bidriectional: 139dB SPL
    PAD ON:
    • Cardioid: 150dB SPL
    • Omnidirectional: 152dB SPL
    • Bidriectional: 151dB SPL
    • Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD)*–1,000Hz load:
    PAD OFF:
    • Cardioid: 131dB SPL
    • Omnidirectional: 137dB SPL
    • Bidriectional: 136dB SPL
    PAD ON:
    • Cardioid: 147dB SPL
    • Omnidirectional: 149dB SPL
    • Bidriectional: 148dB SPL
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