Shure SHURE KSM40C

Description

<h1 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">The <strong>Shure KSM40C</strong> is a 1" large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, designed to offer a natural and detailed sound capture of vocals and musical instruments, with a rich and controlled low end. The extended frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz combined with the ability to handle sound pressure levels up to 153dB SPL with the pad engaged, makes the <strong>Shure KSM40C</strong> a targeted choice for professional recordings that require depth, definition, and tonal control.</h1><h2 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"><strong>1" capsule with controlled diaphragm</strong></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">At the heart of the Shure KSM40C is a 1" condenser capsule designed with a proprietary backplate that controls the diaphragm's behavior, eliminating unwanted resonances. This solution allows for detailed yet never aggressive high frequencies and a full, musical low-frequency response. In practical use, the <strong>KSM40C</strong> allows you to capture vocals and instruments with body and depth, without introducing harshness that would require invasive corrections during mixing.</p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Uniform cardioid pattern and proximity control</strong></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">The uniform cardioid polar pattern of the Shure KSM40C focuses on the source, reducing ambient noise and bleed, making positioning quick and predictable even in multi-microphone sessions or less than ideal environments. The gentle proximity effect offers direct creative control: bringing the microphone closer results in a fuller and more present sound, while increasing the distance maintains a more neutral and balanced tone.</p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Extremely low self-noise</strong></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">With an equivalent noise of only 7.5 dBA and a signal-to-noise ratio of 86.5dB, the <strong>Shure KSM40C</strong> is particularly suitable for recording the most delicate passages, capable of capturing nuances and reproducing performances with a wide dynamic range. These specifications allow for gain and compression to be applied without the background noise becoming perceptible, a fundamental aspect in music productions, particularly in the management of vocal and acoustic parts, and in high-level broadcast.</p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Dynamic range and sound pressure handling</strong></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">The Shure KSM40C is capable of handling very high sound pressure levels, up to <strong>138dB SPL</strong> without the pad and up to <strong>153dB SPL</strong> with the pad engaged. This feature also makes it suitable for capturing sound from high-power sources such as guitar amplifiers, double basses, kick drums, and wind instruments, maintaining signal integrity and headroom.</p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Professional construction and accessories</strong></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">The machined aluminum body and precision-machined steel grille give the Shure KSM40C robustness and lightness, facilitating positioning on stands and booms. The package includes an elastic shock mount, a magnetic pop filter, a rigid mount, a dedicated hard case, and a threaded adapter, offering a complete solution for professional use.</p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Shure KSM40C Technical Specifications</strong></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;">Condenser microphone<br>Polar pattern: cardioid<br>Capsule: 1” large diaphragm<br>Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz<br>Sensitivity: -33.5 dBV/Pa (21 mV)<br>Output impedance: 70 Ω ±5<br>Equivalent noise: 7.5 dBA<br>Signal-to-noise ratio: 86.5 dB<br>Maximum SPL: 138 dB (153 dB with pad)<br>Attenuation pad: –15 dB<br>Connector: Balanced 3-pin XLR<br>Power: Phantom 48 V (5.6 mA)<br>Weight: 285 grams<br>Body made of anodized aluminum alloy</p>