Shure KSM9HS: More flexibility in a dual-diaphragm mic with switchable polar patterns

The new KSM9HS features two different polar patterns that offer maximum flexibility for professional sound reinforcement: hypercardioid and subcardioid.

At the request of elite sound engineers and leading audio rental companies around the world and to provide greater flexibility and options in high-performance environments, Shure has developed a new version of the KSM9 microphone, the new KSM9HS.

The KSM9 features a dual diaphragm design with switchable cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns that, unlike the new KSM9HS, allows the user to choose between hypercardioid and subcardioid patterns.

El nuevo KSM9HS cuenta con dos patrones polares diferentes que ofrecen la máxima flexibilidad para refuerzo de sonido profesional: hipercardioide para el rechazo de alimentación en entornos de presión sonora extremadamente altos y subcardioide para escenarios muy tranquilos, donde el abusar de ganancia no es un problema. Por lo tanto, el KSM9HS amplia la capacidad de capturar la sutileza vocal con extraordinario detalle para ofrecer una clara articulación, flexibilidad funcional y reproducción vocal precisa en una amplia gama de aplicaciones de alto nivel de desempeño en directo.

The original KSM9, which debuted in 2005, will continue to be available with switchable cardioid and supercardioid polar patterns. Regarding their features, both the KSM9 and the KSM9HS have an innovative design. Highlights include the transformerless Class A preamplifier circuitry and its double gold-plated diaphragm, which provides the transparency of a studio microphone and minimizes the proximity effect for more consistent sound quality at different working distances.

Lastly, the KSM9HS is available in wired and wireless versions in the Axient and UHF-R series.

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