Shure KSM137 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Premium Performance for Stage and Studio Whether you deploy it onstage or in the studio, the Shure KSM137 delivers premium performance. This end-address, small-diaphragm condenser microphone boasts a gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm for superior transient response along with a transformerless preamplifier for super-transparent audio reproduction. The KSM137’s highly consistent cardioid polar pattern offers exceptional isolation, while a built-in subsonic filter eliminates unwanted low-frequency rumble. A 3-position pad and a 3-position highpass filter round out the KSM137’s impressive feature set. The KSM137 possesses the coveted trifecta of versatility, durability, and precision, making it an excellent choice for live and studio applications alike.Superior build quality ensures top-shelf sound Over 90 years of mic-building experience went into the KSM137’s design, and it shows. Its super-thin, 2.5-micrometer, 24-karat gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm exhibits superior transient response, while its Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier yields incredible transparency, lightning-fast transient response, near-zero crossover distortion, and minimal Sweetwater is an Authorized Shure Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater’s 2-year warranty Shure KSM137 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone Small-diaphragm Cardioid Instrument Microphones with Gold-layered Mylar Diaphragm, Transformerless Preamplifier, Pad, Highpass Filter, Stand Adapter, Windscreen, and Carrying Case Premium Performance for Stage and Studio Whether you deploy it onstage or in the studio, the Shure KSM137 delivers premium performance. This end-address, small-diaphragm condenser microphone boasts a gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm for superior transient response along with a transformerless preamplifier for super-transparent audio reproduction. The KSM137’s highly consistent cardioid polar pattern offers exceptional isolation, while a built-in subsonic filter eliminates unwanted low-frequency rumble. A 3-position pad and a 3-position highpass filter round out the KSM137’s impressive feature set. The KSM137 possesses the coveted trifecta of versatility, durability, and precision, making it an excellent choice for live and studio applications alike. Superior build quality ensures top-shelf sound Over 90 years of mic-building experience went into the KSM137’s design, and it shows. Its super-thin, 2.5-micrometer, 24-karat gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm exhibits superior transient response, while its Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier yields incredible transparency, lightning-fast transient response, near-zero crossover distortion, and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion. Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors, add to the KSM137’s superior build quality. A secret sonic weapon with pro-level features The Shure KSM137 is jam-packed with the pro-level features you’d expect from a microphone of this caliber. A built-in subsonic filter eliminates the sub-17Hz low-frequency rumble caused by mechanical vibration. You also get a 3-position pad (0dB, -15dB, and -25dB) for handling high-SPL sources plus a 3-position highpass filter switch for counteracting proximity effect and reducing stand-vibration noise. At Sweetwater, we’ve found the KSM137 to be a top performer — a serious sleeper hit — on acoustic guitars and drum overheads. If you’re looking for a secret sonic weapon, then the KSM137 definitely fits the bill. Shure KSM137 Small-diaphragm Instrument Microphone Features: End-address, small-diaphragm condenser mic that’s tailor-made for instruments Sounds great on everything — excels on acoustic guitars and drum overheads Super-thin, gold-layered Mylar diaphragm exhibits superior transient response Transformerless preamplifier yields transparency, fast transient response, and near-zero crossover, harmonic, and intermodulation distortion Premium electronic components including gold-plated internal and external connectors Subsonic filter eliminates the sub-17Hz low-frequency rumble caused by mechanical vibration 3-position pad (0dB, -15dB, and -25dB) for handling high-SPL sources 3-position highpass filter switch for counteracting proximity effect and reducing stand-vibration noise Includes a stand adapter, windscreen, and carrying case Specification Detail Microphone Type Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz Max SPL 134dB (159dB w/Pad) Output Impedance 150 ohms Self Noise 14dB (A weighted) Low Cut Filter 80Hz (-18dB/octave), 115Hz (-6dB/octave) Pads -15dB, -25dB Connector XLR Weight 0.22 lbs. 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