The Shure KSM109 offers incredible performance for its price. It combines an extended frequency response for natural sound reproduction with a smooth high end and a tight, controlled low end. It's all the mic you need for studio instrument recording.
Features:
A tight cardioid polar pattern
Transformerless Class-A preamplifier circuitry design
Outstanding transparency without crossover distortion
An extended frequency response (20Hz to 20KHz)
Natural reproduction of sound with a smooth high-end and a tight/controlled low-end
Switchable -15dB Pad allows the input of a wider range of SPL sources
Applications
Some typical applications for the KSM109 are listed below. Microphone use, however, is a matter of personal taste. The KSM109 may be used for a variety of applications other than those listed.
Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind
Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
Ensembles -- choral or orchestral
Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums
Both the acoustic environment and microphone placement strongly affect the sound obtained from mic-ing a source. You may need to experiment with microphone placement and room treatments to achieve the best overall sound for each application.
Don't Just Record. Capture
KSM Studio Condenser Microphones balance exceptional sensitivity and flexibility with unmatched durability to accurately capture the widest variety of sound sources. Finely tuned condenser cartridges give voice to each of these elegant recording microphones.
KSM Features:
Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response is superb for vocals and instruments
Low self-noise
Transformerless preamplifier circuitry for linearity across all frequencies
Ultra thin diaphragm
High output
Exceptionally wide dynamic range
Able to handle high-input SPL sources like drums and guitar
Technical Info
Cartridge Type: Permanently Biased Condenser
Frequency Response: 20?20,000 Hz
Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 150 ? (actual)
Attenuation Switch: 0 dB or 15 dB attenuation
Phantom Power: 48
Finish: Champagne
Accessories:
Break resistant mic clip
A100WS windscreen
Zippered carrying bag
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Because this item is used at your mouth or ear, it cannot be returned once opened due to health reasons. 
