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Large single-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone. Designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM27 has extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording.

KSM27/SL with shock mount, champagne finish, Phantom power required

• Cardioid polar pattern
• 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar® diaphragm provides superior transient response
• Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, while minimizing harmonic and intermodulation distortions
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz
• Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted background noise or counteract proximity effect
• Integrated three-stage 'pop" protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
• Internal shock mount reduces handling and stand noise

 Performance Characteristics

• Extended frequency response
• Low self noise
• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
• High output level
• High input SPL capability
• No crossover distortion
• Extremely uniform cardioid polar response
• Superior common mode rejection, suppression of radio frequency interference
  

Applications

Microphone use is a matter of personal taste, and the KSM27 may be used for a variety of applications other than those listed:

• Voice -- solo, background, voice-over, broadcasting
• Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
• Electric instruments such as guitar and bass
• Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind
• Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
• Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
• Ensembles -- choral or orchestral
• Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums