800-ZZOUNDS (800-996-8637)
Mention reference number L2T4VJ7 when you call.
close [x]
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8AM - 10PM (EST)
  • Sat 9AM - 6PM (EST)
  • Sun 1PM - 7PM (EST)
 
4 Payments No Interest Free Shipping No Sales Tax Lowest Price Guarantee
Cart

Shure KSM27 Studio Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Champagne-colored finish. Includes shockmount.

User Ratings

Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
What do you think? Rate and Review This Product
| | |

"Awesome mic at a great price!" submitted February 27, 2005

By a customer from kuchta.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Home Recording Studio
Music Style: Acoustic folk
Back to Product Information
SPOTLIGHT REVIEW
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: I looked at a variety of higher end mics including the $700 KSM44. I'm sure the higher priced ones are better, but I certainly couldn't tell the difference. This KSM27, is absolutely breathtaking! I used it to record male and female voices, acoustic guitar, acoustic contra bass, saxophone, clarinet, and both wood and plastic recorders. The reproduction is spot on! Its accurate across the entire frequency spectrum, picking up the deep growl of the contra, the biting edge of the saxophone, and the smooth sweetness of the clarinet with equal accuracy! And the vocals were rich and detailed! Feature: For the price, you couldn't ask for more. The locking shock mount makes it useable in any orientation. I didn't need the rolloff or pad switches, but they're nice to have. Value: If you're starting out setting up a studio and are on a budget, this baby performs with the best mics out there at half the price! You can't go wrong! Highly recommended.
15 of 15 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Well invested money" submitted March 5, 2007

By a customer from studio09.com.mx
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Recording engineer, Producer
Music Style: From jazz, to punk rock and even mariachis
Back to Product Information
Sound: This was my very first profesional mic in my carrer. I honestly say that Shure was never let me down, with a little perspective and good ear you can make recordings to be fluid and crispy, i love this mic for snare drums, of course voice, or just for a fun ambiental mic. A little EQ (sometimes) and a good preamp and... you got a winner. I feel this mic is like a little teacher, just talk to him and he will give you an answer. i give it a nine cause i think there are better mics, that`s all. Feature: Well, the roll off and pad are very precise, you can even see in your spectrometer the diference with and amazing control (sorry for the spelling) Ease of Use: Use your ears, the ease of use is within yourself i think Quality: Ok, i got some troubles with the shockmount, it seems the screw that holds can be a little chessy (sorry but its true) More that one time i had to stop the recording because the shockmount didnt hold the mic. Value: For the price and the sound you can get i think honestly is a bargain Manufacturer Support: I didnt had to use it so far, but im shure they are all gentleman. The Wow Factor: If i lost it im sure i would buy another one Overall: Very, very nice, you wont get any complains from your clients
8 of 8 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Owner - Best overall mic in the business!" submitted July 16, 2006

Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
SPOTLIGHT REVIEW
Sound: When SHURE designed this mic, they held absolutely nothing back. When EQ'd correctly this reliable peice of equiptment can record vocals, acoustic guitars, all amps, piano, and drums from jazz to heavy metal as good as or better than any recording mic out there! Not to mention the remarkable price in which they let these things go. if you want an excellent, diverse, and durable mic, this is the one you've been dreaming of. pick one up today! Feature: Lets face it, this mic can do anything and everything. It has the ability to use either 0 db or -15 db recording which makes this mic that much more irresistable. This option gives you the ability to record anything at any level and still maintain a great sound without any sort cross distortion. It provides perfectly clear reproduction of every vocal or instrumentation with virtually no white noise! Ease of Use: Set it up, and plug it...its really that simple. It might take a few trys until you get the exact sound you want but once you get it, youll realize it was worth the toiling. by far one of the most diverse mics out there, and yet its incredible easy to use. Quality: Extremely durable. this mic will last a lifetime if taken care of. dont be afraid to use this mic and carry it with you. its extremely rugged design can withstand the bumps and bruises that may destroy or damage other mics. When i bought this mic, it came in a soft velveteen lined pouch perfectly taylored to keep the mic protected. the quality of the mics construction is flawless, its as if it were hand crafted. Value: Excellent buy! You will not find any other mic like it in this price range! The Wow Factor: Beautiful streamlined construction lets this SHURE mic shine in any studio. Overall: GO NOW, buy this mic today. This is the one purchase i can guarantee youll never regret! A neccesity in any studio. Best value for a mic today!
2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Priceless Masterpiece" submitted December 26, 2004

By a customer from mcihispeed.net
Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Recording Engineer/Producer/Guitar/Vocals/Beat Making
Music Style: Hard Rock/Hip-Hop/Heavy Metal/Alternative
Back to Product Information
Sound: sounds awesome up close, i use it for hip hop vocals. put a little compression on it and sounds like the radio Feature: great features what more could you want. has -10 db pad and 2 diffrent bass rolloffs, shockmount kinda cheesy though i broke all the bands they should have replacement bands w/ it Quality: i dropped it down concrete steps onto pavement, still works! Value: like a 57 priceless Manufacturer Support: havent had a problem yet besides the bands but repaced them myself The Wow Factor: mmm Overall: the only mic id want next is ksm 32 just to see how much better it could be i cant imagine a better sounding mic
1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Its a must in any home studio" submitted March 4, 2007

By a customer from insightbb.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Actice Musician, Recording Engineer
Music Style: rock, blues
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: night and day Value: This mic is well worth the money!!! The Wow Factor: nice solid feel to it Overall: Id buy 3 more
2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Shure KSM27 Microphone Customer Review submitted February 8, 2005

By a customer from brandeis.edu
Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: hip hop
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: obviously aint no neumann. but either way the sound is good enough for anyone not running a top-notch professional studio Feature: has roll-off and lo-freq cut switch. one polar pattern though, but thats okay..i paid $300... Quality: shure quality control is very good in my experience. Value: depends on ur voice but generally at3035s and rode nt1000s have been getting better reviews in this price range. that doesnt make them better since its always a good idea to try different mics out before purchasing. Manufacturer Support: shure cs is prompt and informative in my experience The Wow Factor: nice looking
1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Great for the Money!" submitted September 28, 2003

By a customer from aol.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
SPOTLIGHT REVIEW
Sound: Fat, yet articulate. A little on the noisey side, but passable. Great for kick drum and vocals. Good for many acoustics and some guitar amps. Feature: Adjustable polar patters would be nice, but what can you excpect for the price? Quality: Quality Control seems good. Value: Great for the money, although the Rode NT-1000 might be a little lower in noise for the same price. Manufacturer Support: Chances are you'll never need support. I've dropped this mic a couple times. It's ridiculously solid.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Shure KSM27 Microphone Customer Review submitted September 7, 2005

Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
Sound: Im using this mic for in-studio recording.. And overall it is great though you wanna make sure you have a pop guard just to get its best effect.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Suprisingly Good." submitted May 6, 2003

By a customer from aol.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Music Style: Indie Rock nad Hip hop
Back to Product Information
Overall: I am impressed with this mic. It's fat yet articulate. Great for the price, my prefrence is for Rode when it comes to lower priced condensers. The nt 1000 and nt2 are probably superior for the same cost, but this is definitely a decent buy.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Shure KSM27 Microphone Customer Review submitted July 30, 2003

By a customer from rnetinc.net
Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Music Style: rock, acoustic, folk
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: Pretty good response, full sound. Not as warm as tubes but a pre will fix that. Feature: Roll-offs and pads. Good shock mount. Loaded for the money. Quality: Built like a tank. Sturdy constuction and a great shock mount that the mic actually stays in!! Value: For the features and sound it's A-1. And it's made in the USA!! Manufacturer Support: Never used. Overall: Not a tube but great sound at a fraction of the cost. Good for vocals, guitar, overhead for hats...anything you throw at it it can do very well.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

""SHURE I Got One"" submitted October 21, 2007

By a customer from US.ARMY.MIL
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Producer, Artist
Music Style: Hip Hop, R&B , Neo Soul
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: Accurate,Crisp Sound. Had a little bit of problems when i first recieved it, the vocals were coming out to low, even with my mixer cranked, so i put a pre amp on it, PERFECT!! I later read a couple reviews for it on google and only bad thing i saw about this mic was that even with phantom power, recordings come out a little bit low. Feature: Unless you are a real traveler then there is no need to buy the alluminum case, the factory box is perfect, shockmount, velveteen mic case, stand adapter and great padding. Im going to get the case anyway because boxes only last for so long. Ease of Use: PLUG & PLAY!! (USE A PRE-AMP) OR YOU WILL HAVE TO NORMALIZE EVERY TRACK YOU RECORD!! Quality: STURDY, RUBBER BAND FOR THE SHOCKMOUNT PROVES TO BE A LITTLE MORE DURABLE THEN THEN CONVENTIONAL ELASTIC BANDS!! Value: FOR THIS PRICE WHY NOT BUY TWO, THEY SOUND EVEN BETTER AS A STEREO PAIR. Manufacturer Support: I HAVENT HAD TO CONTACT THEM FOR THIS MIC YET(PROBABLY WONT HAVE TO), BUT I PURCHASED A WIRELESS MIC SYSTEM FOR MY CHURCH, AND IT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS, THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL. The Wow Factor: IT DOES KINDA HAVE A DULL LOOK, BUT LOOKS DONT MAKE GREAT RECORDINGS!! Overall: "ITS NOT THE BEST BUT, IT WILL DEFINTELY GET ER DONE!!
2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Starting out? Confused? On a budget? This is your mic." submitted March 2, 2008

By a customer from hotmail.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
Sound: I've worked in radio for the past 8 years and have worked with many different microphones and I would have no problem putting this up against any mic I have used. We currently use the KSM 32 at the radio station I'm at, and I prefer my 27 hands down. I'm sure if you wanted to spend a couple grand on a mic you'd notice a difference (but if that was the case you wouldn't be looking at this mic). Feature: Shock mount looks a little cheezy. So what? With roll off and 0 and -15db settings, what else do you want from a $300 mic? Ease of Use: Plug in an go. Quality: It's been dropped once. No difference in performance. Value: For the money, you can't go wrong. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed it. The Wow Factor: great value for you $$. It's a smart buy. Overall: I got this as a starter mic for my home studio. I now plan to always have one.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Great mic........at ANY price !!!"

Overall
Sound
Features
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Back to Product Information
Sound: The sound this mic produces is nothing short of amazing...at any price. I bought two of these for a project involving a trio of b/u singers, doing a live track with the lead vocalist using a (Neumann)U87i. Having only two Nuemann's, and needing to mic the b/u in 2 track, I had to get a pair of mics. I figured, what the hell, it's for b/u, and the spec's are pretty flat, I'll try a pair, they're affordable. We'll, we forgot to use a gobo, and the b/u went into the lead tracks. Funny thing, though. After I listened to the b/u, I had the lead try out the Shure, in place of the U87i. Utterly indistinguishable from one another. I was expecting a night and day difference. Nope. Only that the U87i had a bit more warmth on the bottom end. (slight) That, and the difference in price (KSM-27 $300, U87i $2400) make this an astounding mic.
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Disapointment :(" submitted December 22, 2007

By a customer from aim.com
Overall
Sound
Features
Ease of Use
Quality
Value
Manufacturer Support
The Wow Factor
Musical Background: Hobbyist/ Musicain/ Str8 Love To Make Music
Music Style: versatile what ever comes to my head and i want to record
Back to Product Information
VERIFIED BUYER
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Sound: The sound of the ksm27 is a very warm feeling ... the only thing rong with it it picks up every little noise in the background this is truley a stage mic i wouldnt recomend it for a home studio unless u have a great sound proof room... once u record with it u will understand why it should only be a on stage mic... Feature: The Shockmount was very useless it broke on me the firstt month ihad it the bands jus sanpped and the mic fell then did not work which then i had to return it for a new one and get it fixed which the customer service at zzounds did a terrific job on helping get a new one quick easy and FREE jus how i like it.. when i got it it sounded jus as it did before... Ease of Use: It was very easy to use Theres A mic ... Cable ..Phantom Power... Computer what else is there to know.... Quality: As now ive been recording on many different types of mic i relized shure as a company does not have any really good mics they are too far behind in the microphone production... as we all know one of the more popular mics in the united states right now is the shure hand held ... but not much has changed since the original models came out ... only the look is different many of shure mics sound extremely similar in there characteristics which actually made me stop workin with shure for a while... Value: deffinatlly not worth the price.... no shure mic really is i found so many different mics with half the price of this mic and do exactly the same thing...YOUR BUYING THE NAME NOT THE MIC!!!! i found out the hard way from reading reviews on this "Great Mic"... Manufacturer Support: suppurt was easy and great all i did was ship the mic back to zzounds and they helped me and got my mic back in less then 2 weeks... pretty decent job i really was expecting for a while since it was round christmas time ... The Wow Factor: It looks like a decent studio mic ... it would like greta if it had the macthing shock to go with the body of the mic.... Shocj wasnt sexy at all... was not impressed Overall: i found many other mics now i have a mic collection ranging from 100 dollar mics to 700 dollar mics and some of my 100 dollar mics have better use to me then this one very sad i know ... i use it to record myself when i take showers... like who cares if this piece of junk gets wet...
1 of 8 people (12.5%) found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

BizRate Customer Certified (GOLD) Site
Questions? Our gear experts can help!
800-zZounds (800-996-8637)
Mention Reference Number L2T4VJ7 When You Call. Toll Free En Español: 800-460-7976 m-f 9AM to 5PM EST Follow zZounds on:
 Customize Search Results for Your Location



Sitemap View Our Sitemap Contact Us By Email Place a Purchase Order Return Request
Let Us Help You FAQs Product Condition Shipping Information Payment Options Order Verification Returns Affiliate Program Join Our Affiliate Program
Shop with those who respect your privacy — we do. Copyright © 1996-2012, zZounds Music, LLC. Terms of use apply. A-ID: 518249
[x] close
Send cool stuff to my old-fashioned mailbox, too
To get your cool stuff, we'll need your address:
close [x]What is this?
A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.
 
close [x]What is this?
A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.
close [x]
Available on
orders $249+
learn more

Need it now but short of cash? All we need is the first payment up front and the rest in easy monthly payments!

Fast approval.
We approve everyone, with very few exceptions, as long as we can verify your identity.
No interest. Ever.
It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.
No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

We'll wait on your money so you don't have to wait for your gear!

When you checkout, just click the Play as you Pay checkbox to indicate which installment plan you wish to use.

close [x]
on most orders $49+

Just $2.99 on
smaller orders

Really heavy stuff might cost you a
little more

learn more

Why fight traffic and pushy salesmen when we'll bring your gear straight to your home, free of charge?

zZounds free shipping is really free!
No hidden charges or hassles on returns.
Fast, reliable delivery
We have warehouses on both coasts, so most shipments arrive in 3 days or less.
We don't collect sales tax. Bonus!
Only NJ residents pay tax during checkout.
close [x]
learn more

A guarantee so solid, you never have to worry about price when shopping at zZounds

We'll beat any price
Simply click the Seen it for less? link next to the gear you want or call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637)
Got a coupon from another site?
Use it with us - we'll beat those prices, too!
Find a better price after buying from us?
No problem. We'll refund you the difference for 30 days, so you'll never regret buying from zZounds.

You'll still get the trustworthy service you've come to expect from zZounds, without paying more for your gear!