Shure KSM8 B
Dynamische zang- en spraakmicrofoon
- Met Dualdyne-dubbelmembraan technologie
- Minimaal nabesprekingseffect en axiale klankkleuring
- Natuurlijke opname van het signaal voor natuurgetrouwe weergave
- Cardioïde
- Frequentiebereik: 40 - 16.000 Hz
- Impedantie: 300 Ohm
- Gevoeligheid: -51,5 dBV/Pa / 1,85 mV/Pa
- Aluminium behuizing
- Cap van hard staal
- Kleur: zwart
- Inclusief AK8C tas met rits en A25E microfoonhouder
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Leverbaar sinds Januari 2016
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artikelnummer 379653
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verkoopseenheid 1 stuk
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On/Off Switch No
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Polar Pattern Cardioid
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Colour Black
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Cable no
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Diameter 48 mm
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Length 188 mm
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Weight 330 g
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Frequency range from 40 Hz
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Frequency range to 16 kHz
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Clamp Yes
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Bag Yes
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Optional windscreen available 165665
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A mic made for movement
The Shure KSM8 is a premium cardioid dynamic vocal microphone with many features that make it ideal for live performance. The headliner here is Shure's patented Dualdyne capsule, developed especially for the KSM8: Unlike conventional cardioid vocal microphones, its dual-diaphragm moving-coil design greatly reduces the proximity effect, allowing the microphone to maintain a consistent tonal balance as the singer moves closer to or further from the grille. The frequency response extends from 40Hz to 16kHz, remaining largely flat between 100Hz and 10kHz – without the pronounced presence peak associated with many stage vocal microphones. A pneumatic shock mount and Diaphragm Stabilisation System (DSS) minimise handling noise and mechanical vibration. Alongside the Dualdyne capsule itself, this ensures that the mic's response is reliable whatever the conditions on stage are like. The KSM8 is available in brushed nickel (KSM8/N) and black (KSM8/B) finishes.
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The Dualdyne capsule
The Dualdyne capsule combines an active front diaphragm with a passive rear diaphragm inside a single moving-coil assembly. The passive rear diaphragm regulates the airflow reaching the active diaphragm, greatly reducing the low-frequency pressure changes responsible for proximity effect. The result is a vocal sound that remains consistent over a much wider working distance than a conventional dynamic microphone. The design also maintains a stable cardioid polar pattern with predictable off-axis rejection, helping reduce stage spill and feedback. The Diaphragm Stabilisation System and pneumatic shock mount complement the low handling noise, while the hardened carbon-steel grille and integrated wind protection effectively control plosives, moisture, and accidental bumps.
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Natural, consistent sound
The Shure KSM8 is aimed at vocalists and engineers who want the durability, feedback resistance, and phantom-power-free operation of a dynamic microphone, but who know to appreciate consistent tonal balance even if the performance ends up being more spirited than planned. The microphone's largely flat frequency response gives engineers a neutral starting point, allowing the vocal to be deliberately shaped with EQ if necessary, rather than having to work with (or against) the mic's own characteristics. Some singers and producers may still prefer the more forward character of the Beta 58A, particularly for dense Rock mixes. Those seeking the extended high-frequency response and switchable polar patterns of a condenser microphone will find the KSM9 and KSM11 the natural next steps in Shure's live vocal range.
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About Shure
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
From soundcheck to showtime
The Shure KSM8 is made for performers who like to move – be it as part of their singing technique, because they also play an instrument, or simply out of pure instinct. Moving between close and distant positions (even across different settings) will produce far smaller level and tonal variations than with a conventional dynamic mic, which then require less fader-riding, corrective EQ, and compression at the FOH desk. But it's not just the technology inside the KSM8 that makes it ideal for live vocals: The tapered body profile naturally discourages singers from cupping the grille, which can have a negative effect on the polar pattern and thus increase the risk of feedback. Similarly, the pneumatically mounted capsule keeps rumble to a minimum, even when the microphone is handled energetically – a meaningful advantage for vocalists who move freely on stage or work the mic hard during their sets. At 330g, the KSM8 has the reassuring weight and build quality expected of a touring microphone designed for years of use.
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