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Shure KSM9

The musicians I am familiar with are always looking for “their sound.” For vocalists, this usually means finding the right microphone for their voice. I generally try to recommend a versatile microphone to my clients that are vocalists and in most cases that ends up being Shure’s KSM9 Vocal Condenser Microphone.

The real difference between the Shure KSM9 and any other high-end handheld condenser microphone on the market is the dual-pattern feature. The Shure KSM9 features both supercardioid and cardioid polar patterns. The benefit to having this feature is that you can find the most natural response for your vocalist. The cardioid polar pattern is more susceptible “proximity effect” than the supercardioid pattern. Proximity effect refers to the change in frequency response of a microphone with a directional polar pattern (cardioid) as the source of the sound is brought closer to the microphone. Explained, when you are using a cardioid pattern and you bring your sound source (vocalist) closer to the microphone, you gain bass response. If you are not in favor of having the additional bass response, you can simply change the capsule to the supercardioid pattern. This dual-pattern feature is also an extremely useful tool for monitor engineers. As the KSM9 provides supercardioid and cardioid the microphone gives the engineer more options on where to place the stage monitors to reduce feedback and provide proper coverage to the musicians.

The KSM9 is the premium choice of live hand-held vocal microphones. Apart from the dual-pattern feature, the Shure KSM9 is available in a Champagne or Charcoal Black finish. Also, the sound quality of the KSM9 is truly unmatched. In fact, even as a live microphone, the KSM9 is often used in recording studios on anything from vocals, to acoustic guitars, to electric guitar cabinets. If you are looking to improve the quality of your live performance or your studio recordings, choose the Shure KSM9. If you have any questions regarding microphone selection, please feel free to contact me directly. Thanks for reading!


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