Shure KSM109/SL - Cardioid Microphone

The Shure KSM 109 SL is a cardioid condenser studio microphone designed for instrument recording and sound reinforcement. The microphone offers a wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response making it a flexible microphone for a variety of applications. The KSM 108 SL features a cardioid element and permanently biased transducer design resulting in clean, accurate signal reproduction and frequency response. The transformer-less, class-A output circuitry provides a noise free output signal path while maintaining high gain levels. The tight cardioid pattern is effective in attenuating off-axis signal due to room ambiance, instruments, monitor noise etc. The KSM 109 SL handles high sound pressure levels and features a 0dB/15dB Pad. This allows confident miking of instruments high in transient response such as drums, percussion, and brass. the microphone is suitable for piano, strings, guitar, and woodwind as well.