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KSM353/ED Ribbon Microphone

KSM353/ED Ribbon Microphone

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KSM313/NE
KSM42 Large Dual-Diaphragm, Side-Address Condenser Vocal Microphone
KSM42
KSM44A Multi-Pattern, Large Diaphragm, Side-Address Condenser Studio Microphone
KSM44A
The KSM353 is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphoneA Ribbon Microphone uses a piece of very thin ribbon to capture the sound.Read moreGo to the glossary for world-class audio and performance (featuring Roswellite™ RibbonThis is the component in a ribbon microphone that captures the sound.Read moreGo to the glossary Technology)

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Brass, Additional acoust. instr.

Ribbon
Bidirectional
RRP: £ 2,640.00
  • Bi-directional polar pattern delivers premier, completely symmetrical audio with superior off-axis rejection
  • Revolutionary Roswellite™ proprietary ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength, toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs
  • Custom ribbon motor assembly tailors bass response without attenuating the overall output for full low and mid ranges, and superior upper range presence from a rising frequency response
  • Double-shielded matched full-sized transformer minimizes signal loss and maximizes output while reducing magnetic and RF interference from 90 degree placement, offset relative to the ribbon
  • 146 dB SPL across 30 – 15,000 Hz frequency response ideal for capturing fast transients in vocals, acoustic instruments and concert halls
  • Legendary Shure quality and superior construction from hand-assembly of machined steel, silver, gold and aluminum materials, and housed in a pure stainless steel casing
  • Spring-loaded suspension shock mount for flexible, fully-isolated stand mounting
  • Upright protective wood case included for storage when not in use

KSM353 Applications

The KSM353 is a premium vocal microphone which is best suited to intimate vocal applications.

A Ribbon Microphone with a Difference 

Ribbon microphones are renowned for being extremely delicate. The KSM353’s high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory of Roswellite™ ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons for superior resilience at extreme SPLs and allows the microphone to be more durable. You can use the KSM353 on stage or in the studio.  

The KSM313 and KSM353 microphones are both hand assembled in the USA from state-of-the art transducers, transformers and metals

  • Transducer Type: Ribbon
  • Polar Pattern: Bidirectional
  • Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 kHz): -53,5 dBV/Pa / 2,11 mV/Pa
  • Sound Pressure:

    146 dB

  • Weight: 633 g
  • Frequency Repsonse Curve:

A300M

Provides secure thread-lock mounting. For use with the following models only: KSM313/NE, KSM313, KSM353/ED

A353SC

Aluminium carry case for KSM353/ED

A300PC

Black polishing cloth featuring a Shure 'S' logo for use with any microphone.

A353VB

Velvet carry pouch for use with the KSM353 and KSM353/ED models only.

A300SM

Provides secure thread-lock mounting with maximum isolation. For use with the KSM353/ED
PS 6 Microphone Windscreen

PS-6

The PS-6 Popper Stopper attenuates unwanted breath noise and plosives and can be clamped onto most stands.

Guy Massey, Multi Award winning Engineer (recent credits include working on remastering The Beatles back catalogue and The Coral):

"The KSM353 has become a favourite vocal mic of late. It doesn't colour the sound, needs very little in the way of corrective EQ'ing and handles high SPLs very well. The mic imparts great depth tonally. The singer sounds like they are standing in front of you when you listen back. I love it"

  • 1x Alumum Carry Case (Part No: A353SC)
  • 1x Metal Shock Mount (Part No: A300SM) 
  • 1x Velveteen Pouch (Part No: A353VB)
  • 1x Polishing Cloth (Part No A300PC)

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