Shure KSM141/SL | Dual Instrument Condenser Microphone Champagne

The Shure KSM141/SL is a professional-grade dual-pattern instrument condenser microphone, designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and versatility. With its unique rotating collar, this microphone effortlessly switches between a consistent cardioid and a true omnidirectional polar pattern, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of recording applications. Whether you are capturing the intricate details of an acoustic guitar or the vibrant tones of a grand piano, the Shure KSM141/SL ensures that your recordings are clear, smooth, and extremely focused.

This microphone features a premium build with a 2.5 micron, 24-karat gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm that offers superior transient response. Its Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier ensures transparency and minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortion, providing an exceptionally clean and uncolored sound. Additionally, the internal and external connectors are gold-plated, enhancing signal quality and longevity.

The KSM141/SL also includes a subsonic filter to eliminate low-frequency rumble caused by mechanical vibrations and a three-position switchable pad that allows handling of extremely high sound pressure levels. A three-position switchable low-frequency filter reduces background noise and counteracts proximity effect, further expanding its versatility in different recording environments.

Key Features

• Mechanical polar pattern switch for cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns
• Ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24-karat gold-layered Mylar diaphragm for superior transient response
• Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency and minimal distortion
• Premium electronic components with gold-plated connectors
• Subsonic filter to eliminate low-frequency mechanical vibration rumble
• Three-position switchable pad (0 dB, 15 dB, and 25 dB) for high SPL handling
• Three-position switchable low-frequency filter to reduce background noise

Specifications

• Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: 150 ohms
• Power Requirements: 48 Vdc phantom, 4.7 mA
• Common Mode Rejection: >50 dB, 50 Hz to 20 kHz
• Polarity: Positive pressure on front diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional
• Sensitivity: -37 dBV/Pa
• Self-noise: 14 dB
• Maximum SPL: 134 dB (@ 1000 Hz)
• Output Clipping Level: 15 dBV (5000 ohms load)
• Dynamic Range: 131 dB (5000 ohms load)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dB
• Weight: 156 g (5.5 oz)
• Switch: Attenuator (0, 15, 25 dB); Low frequency response (flat -6 dB/octave below 115 Hz -18 dB/octave below 80 Hz)

Package Contents

• Shure KSM141/SL Dual Instrument Condenser Microphone