What is the KSM44A best suited to?

As a multiple pattern (cardioid, omnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be „aimed“ to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary, bidirectional) condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary the KSM44A offers great flexibility in a variety of recording applications. It is designed as a premium vocal microphone for studio recording but additional recommended applications include:

• Acoustic and wind instruments,
• Low frequencyThis is how many times a sound or radio wave oscillates in one second.Read moreGo to the glossary instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
• Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
• Ensembles - choral or orchestral

What is Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifier Technology?

Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifier Technology consists of highly sophisticated, extremely transparent internal circuitry architectures that enable unprecedented seamless audio, maximizing audio quality for premium microphone performance. With Prethos the KSM44A achieves groundbreaking specifications: 4 dB of self-noiseElectrical noise in a system that is produced by the electronics in the system itself.Read moreGo to the glossary with the cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary pickup pattern.

Not only for the studio

The KSM44A comes with all features that a premium and flexible studio mic needs: dual large diaphragmsLarge diaphragm mics add harmonics to the sound and are popular for vocal recordings.Read moreGo to the glossary with switchable polar patternsPolar pattern describes how well the microphone hears sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary for a nuanced, clear and full sound, extremely low self noise, high sensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary, minimized proximity effectWith a directional mic, more bass is added when the mic is closer to the sound source.Read moreGo to the glossary, 3-position low frequencyThis is how many times a sound or radio wave oscillates in one second.Read moreGo to the glossary filter. A spider shock mount and an aluminum carrying case come with KSM44A. With the rugged design and the 15 dB pad the microphone is also used on stage.

Premium Components

The KSM44A is built with premium components such as the dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms. Internal and external connectors are gold plated.

• Dual 1-inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24-karat gold-layered, low mass, Mylar® diaphragms provide superior transient response
• Multiple polar patternsPolar pattern describes how well the microphone hears sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary: cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary, omnidirectionalEqually sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be „aimed“ to isolate one area.Read moreGo to the glossary and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of applications
• Prethos™ Advanced Preamplifer Technology: provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion, minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions
• Groundbreaking self-noiseElectrical noise in a system that is produced by the electronics in the system itself.Read moreGo to the glossary specifications: 4 dB (cardioid), 6 dB (omnidirectional), 7.5 dB (bidirectional)
• Full-range frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary (20 Hz - 20 KHz) for an extremely accurate reproduction of voice and instruments
• Highly consistent polar patternsPolar pattern describes how well the microphone hears sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz
• 15 dB attenuation switch for handling high input SPL sound sources
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter virtually eliminates unwanted background noise and controls proximity effectWith a directional mic, more bass is added when the mic is closer to the sound source.Read moreGo to the glossary
• Durable zinc die-cast housing and hardened low carbon steel grille to protect the cartridge from accidental drops or misuse
• An integrated three-stage pop protection grille to guard against wind and breath noise
• An internal shock mount to reduce unwanted handling and stand noise

User Guides

• KSM44A User Guide, English (2124 kB)
• KSM44A Data Sheet, English (875 kB)

• Shurelock™ Champagne Elastic Shock Mount (Part No: A44ASM)
• Shurelock Champagne Swivel Adapter (Part No: A44AM)
• Aluminium Carrying Case (Part No: A44ASC)
• Protective Velveteen Pouch (Part No: A44AVB)
• Suspension Shock Mount Elastic Cord, Champagen (Part No: RK383)