Superior materials and construction make this one of the more robust ribbon microphones.

The Shure KSM353 is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphone crafted for pristine audio in studio and concert hall applications. Proprietary Roswellite technology provides revolutionary ribbon resilience and durability. The high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory of Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons for superior resilience at extreme sound pressure levels. Hand assembled in the USA from state-of-the art transducers, transformers, and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances. Shure KSM ribbon mics are the necessary choice for the world's most accomplished studio and live performances.

Shure KSM353 Ribbon Microphone Features:

• Bi-directional polar pattern delivers premier, completely symmetrical audio with superior off-axis rejection
• Revolutionary Roswellite proprietary ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength, toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs
• Custom ribbon motor assembly tailors bass response without attenuating the overall output for full low and mid ranges, and superior upper range presence from a rising frequency response
• Double-shielded matched full-sized transformer minimizes signal loss and maximizes output while reducing magnetic and RF interference from 90 degree placement, offset relative to the ribbon
• 146dB SPL across 30 — 15,000 Hz frequency response ideal for capturing fast transients in vocals, acoustic instruments and concert halls
• Legendary Shure quality and superior construction from hand-assembly of machined steel, silver, gold and aluminum materials, and housed in a pure stainless steel casing
• Spring-loaded suspension shock mount for flexible, fully-isolated stand mounting.
• Upright protective wood case included for storage when not in use

Shure KSM353 Ribbon Microphone Includes:

• protective wood case

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Shure KSM353 Ribbon Microphone Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Roswellit Ribbon
• Frequency Response: 30Hz – 15,000Hz
• Directional Polar Pattern: Bidirectional
• Output Impedance: Transformer, balanced, actual 270 Ω
• Polarity: Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3,pin 1 ground
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): -53.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV/Pa)
• Max SPL: 146 dB
• Connector: Three pin professional audio (XLR) male
• Diameter: 4.83 cm (1.9 in)
• Height: 15.75 cm (6.2 in)
• Weight: 633g (1.4 lb.)