Shure KSM 137 SL

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

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Latest User Reviews

2 years ago

Good for vocal

I use this model as well as Sennheiser E 914 for vocal lessons over the Internet. As you probably know the working with voice is very demanding in ability to hear very small nuances. So I use it at approx 1 meter distance and it allows to work with the voice at the same method as in a class room. Comparing with E 914 it has not so high emphasises of high frequencies and I think a less distortion coming from off-axis sounds but it is just impression - I had no ability to make the test at the same recording conditions for both mics. Works perfectly well up to 44 db Gain from mic pre-amplifier.

8 years ago

Classic

I love the sound and quality. What else to say here? This is simply classic the Small Diaphragm Condenser.

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Shure
  • Released in 2004
  • Average price : $455
  • Optimized for acoustic instruments
  • Neutral and precise sound for stage and studio applications
  • Ideal for overhead, hi-hat, piano, choir and orchestra and acoustic stringed instruments
  • Ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24 karat gold-layered, low mass Mylar® diaphragm for superior transient response
  • gold-plated internal and external contacts
  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: -37 dBV / Pa
  • Switchable pad: 0 dB, -15 dB, -25 dB
  • SPL: 164 dB (with switched -25dB pad)
  • Three-stage switchable low cut filter
  • 14 db (A) very low self noise for a small diaphragm condenser microphone
  • Robust housing
  • Weight : 100g
  • Includes A137C plastic case, A26M stereo bar, 2x A100WS windshield and 2x A57F Microphone Mounts
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