Shure ROSWELLITE KSM353 User's Manual
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1. When addressing the rear side of the KSM353 please remember to invert the signal polarity Shure s A15PRS accessory is an in line balanced polarity reversing switch capable of this operation and is available online at store shure com PROXIMITY EFFECT With directional microphones bass response increases as the mic is moved closer within two feet to the sound source This phenomenon known as proximity effect can be used to create a warmer more powerful sound To prevent explosive low frequency sound during close up use the KSM353 bass response gradually rolls off This provides greater control and helps the user take advantage of proximity effect CARE AND HANDLING To protect your microphone keep a few simple precautions in mind to ensure long term performance 1 Store your microphone in its protective case when it is not in use Leaving the microphone lying around will expose the ribbon element to dust and other airborne particles that can adhere to the inner assembly and decrease performance This advice stands for all high quality studio microphones 2 When setting up the KSM353 maintain a reasonable distance from fluorescent lights power transformers and other strong electromagnetic sources to avoid hum 3 This is a full sized microphone Use a secure mount and stand and a good quality balanced shielded XLR connecting cable 4 Phantom power is not necessary and should not be supplied when connecting2. 46 Email intemationalOshure com
3. ERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are hereby disclaimed and Shure hereby disclaims liability for incidental special or consequential damages resulting from the use or unavailability of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty does nat restrict the rights of the consumer mandated under applicable laws THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES THAT ARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT Shure Incorporated Attention Service Department 5800 W Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 U S A SHURE www shure com United States Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 USA Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 1212 ail info shure com Europe Middle East Africa Shure Europe GmbH Wannende 74078 Phone 49 7131 72140 Fax 49 7131 721414 Email info shure de Asia Pacific Shure Asia Limited Unit 301 3rd Floor Citicorp Centre 18 Whitfield Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong Phone 852 2893 4290 Fax 852 2893 4055 Email info shure com hk Canada Latin America Caribbean Incorporated st Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 USA Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 64
4. SHURE KSM353 ROSWELLITE RIBBON MICROPHONE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The KSM353 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone crafted for pristine audio in studio and concert hall applications Proprietary Roswellite ribbon technology provides revolutionary ribbon resilience and durability under extreme conditions These microphones are hand assembled in the U S A from state of the art transducers transformers and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs FEATURES Legendary Shure quality and superior construction from hand assembly of machined steel silver gold and aluminum components Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs 30 15 000 Hz frequency response ideal for capturing fast transients in vocals acoustic instruments and concert halls Uniform bidirectional polar patter throughout the frequency range Custom ribbon motor assembly provides full low mid ranges with superior upper presence from a rising response Custom wound double shielded full size transformer minimizes signal loss and maximizes ouput while reducing RF interfer
5. ence positioned perpendicular to ribbon for best magnetic flux rejection Protective mahogany case included for storage Spring loaded shock mount for flexible fully isolated stand mounting 2009 Shure Inc Printed in U S A 27A13256 N108 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS The KSM353 like all ribbon microphones performs optimally with the least amount of loading on the ribbon element as practical The higher the impedance input on the microphone the better the low end and mid range frequencies are represented in the output signal We recommend using preamps with impedance settings of 1000 Ohms or more The KSM353 is a low noise microphone The combination of its efficient transducer robust shielding and custom full sized transformer give the microphone a low noise floor and output level equal to moving coil microphones Certain ribbon designs have weaker magnets and less shielding and require additional gain for optimum performance This is not the case with the KSM353 Most professional level preamplifiers with normal gain and high input impedance are well suited for this microphone The KSM353 is quite natural sounding and does not require color ation at the preamp stage for optimal performance Preamps that provide simple transparent gain usually provide the best results However you may prefer a more colored sound and we encourage you to experiment to find the right combination that suits your taste
6. or disconnecting the microphone However properly supplied phantom power will not harm the microphone SPECIFICATIONS Transducer Type Roswellite Ribbon Frequency Response 30Hz 15 000Hz Polar Pattern Bidirectional Output Impedance Transformer balanced actual 270 Q Polarity Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 pin 1 ground Sensitivity 53 5 dBV Pa 2 11 mV Pa at 1 kHz open circuit voltage Dimensions amp Weight Diameter 4 83 cm 1 9 in Weight 6334 1 4 16 Height 15 75 cm 6 2 in Weight 833g 1 84 lbs w shock mount Max SPL 146 dB Connector Three pin professional audio XLR male SHOCK MOUNT FOR KSM353 dB 100 KSM 353 Frequency Response 1000 HZ 10000 KSM 353 Polar Pattern SOOHZ rre 4 kHz Accessories and Parts Furnished Shock Mount A353M Certification Eligible to bear CE Marking Conforms to European EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Meets Harmonized Standards EN55103 1 1996 and EN55103 2 1996 for residential E1 and light industrial E2 environments The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe Middle East amp Africa Department EMEA Approval Wannenacker Str 28 D 74078 Heilbronn Germany Phone 49 7131 72 14 0 49 7131 72 14 14 Email EMEAsupport sh
7. ure de Service If you have any questions not answered in this booklet please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847 600 8440 Monday through Friday from 8 00am to 4 30 pm CST In Europe call 49 7131 72140 Our web address is www shure com TRADEMARKS Trademark Notices Roswellite is a trademark and the circular S logo the stylized Shure logo and the word Shure are registered trademarks of Shure Incorporated in the United States These marks may be registered in other jurisdictions LIMITED WARRANTY Shure Incorporated Shure hereby warrants that this product will be free in normal use of any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase At its option Shure will repair or replace the defective product and promptly return it to you or refund the purchase price You should retain proof of purchase to validate the purchase date and return it with any warranty claim If you believe this product is defective within the warranty period carefully repack the unit insure it and return it postage prepaid to Shure Incorporated Attention Service Department at the address below Outside of the United States return the product to your dealer or Authorized Service Center This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse or misuse of the product use contrary to Shure s instruction ordinary wear and tear an act of God or unauthorized repair All implied WARRAN TIES OF M
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