Microphone KSM 137

Cardioid Precision Recording

The Shure KSM 137 is a premium small diaphragm condenser microphone featuring a highly consistent cardioid polar pattern designed for precise, natural sound capture in studio and live environments. Built to handle extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL) with minimal distortion, it is ideal for recording instruments that demand clarity and detail.

Its ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24 karat gold-layered Mylar® diaphragm delivers superior transient response, while the Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier ensures transparency, extremely fast transient response, and minimal harmonic distortion. Premium electronic components and gold-plated connectors guarantee durability and excellent signal integrity.

The microphone includes a 3-position switchable pad (0 dB, 15 dB, 25 dB) and a 3-position low-frequency filter to reduce background noise and proximity effect, plus a subsonic filter to eliminate mechanical rumble below 17 Hz.

🔑 Key Features

🔹 Highly consistent cardioid polar pattern for focused sound capture
🔹 Ultra-thin, gold-layered Mylar® diaphragm for superior transient response
🔹 Class A transformerless preamplifier for transparent, distortion-free sound
🔹 Premium components including gold-plated connectors for reliability
🔹 3-position switchable pad (0, 15, 25 dB) for handling very high SPLs
🔹 3-position low-frequency filter to reduce noise and proximity effect
🔹 Subsonic filter to eliminate mechanical rumble below 17 Hz
🔹 Low self-noise and extended frequency response for detailed recordings

💡 Ideal for: Acoustic instruments (piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings), wind instruments (brass, woodwind), low-frequency instruments (double bass, kick drum), overhead miking of drums or percussion, ensembles (choral, orchestral), and room ambiance pickup.

• 🔹 Microphone type: Condenser (small diaphragm), end-address
  🔹 Polar pattern: Cardioid
  🔹 Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  🔹 Sensitivity: 4.7 mV/Pa
  🔹 Max SPL: 144 dB (with pad)
  🔹 Equivalent noise level: 15 dB-A
  🔹 Output impedance: 150 ohms
  🔹 Connector: XLR, gold-plated
  🔹 Weight: approx. 260 g
  🔹 Dimensions: Length 160 mm, diameter 19 mm

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  Versatile, durable, and precise — the Shure KSM 137 is perfect for studio and live instrument recordings requiring clear, natural sound.
  📦 Rent the Shure KSM 137 today for professional-level audio capture.

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