KSM Studio Microphones
microphones for professional recording — KSM Studio Microphones
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Built for engineers, producers, and artists who need clarity, consistency, and nuance. The KSM studio lineup delivers detailed capture, low self-noise, and trusted performance in demanding recording environments. Explore the models, compare features, and hear how each microphone performs in real sessions.
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KSM32C | KSM40C | KSM44MP Best Use Cases / Applications Neutral vocals, acoustic guitar, drum overheads, piano, ensemble spot mics | Lead vocals with warmth, voiceover, solo acoustic, upright/bass instruments, guitar amps, drum | Vocals, piano, strings/ensembles, stereo arrays (X/Y, M/S, Blumlein, space omni), room/overheads, distant miking Polar pattern Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid / Omnidirectional / Bidirectional Self-Noise 11 dBA | 7.5 dBA | 5 dBA / 7 dBA / 8 dBA Sensitivity -36 dBV | -33.5 dBV | -30 dBV / -35 dBV / -35 dBV Weight 265 g | 285 g | 295 g