By comparison, the U87’s high frequency was all there, in a more noticeable way. The KSM27 comes with a rubber-isolated shock-mount and also has internal shockmounting that reduces stand and handling noise. Its small size and versatility — qualities that made the Shure SM57 ubiquitous — belie its big sound. There is a built-in pop grille with three separate mesh layers to reduce plosives. The 27 matches the 32 with an 81dB signal-to-noise ratio spec, while the KSM44 offers a better 87 dB in cardioid pattern. Designed for studio use, but rugged enough for live applications, the KSM27 has an externally biased, 1 in. I had an assistant quickly mute and open each mic by way of my hand signals, from out in the studio. The KSM27 uses a 1-inch, externally biased, gold-sputtered, layered Mylar diaphragm like the KSM44. Shure KSM27. The 27 matches the 32 with an 81dB signal-to-noise ratio spec, while the KSM44 offers a better 87 dB in cardioid pattern. I usually like a U47 FET for this ambient sound and hope that with both the pads switched on the Neumann, it doesn’t overload. Visit his Website at:www.barryrudolph.com. It was almost like a proximity effect, without getting as close. Shure KSM27 Condenser Microphone The Shure KSM27 is a side-address condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. From there, high-frequency response dips very slightly and then continues its rise out to about 15 kHz. © 2020 MIX is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Sibilants were clear — and most importantly, clean — for all the mics, with the 87 and 27 a touch crisper. Shure Inc., 222 Hartrey Ave., Evanston, IL 60202; 847/866-2200; fax 847/866-2279; www.shure.com. It’s a great new mic that stands out in a plethora of models that have debuted recently. Visit our corporate site. Published: 01/01/2002. Here, I had no overload problems with the 27 — in fact, I didn’t even use the -15dB pad. Next up, I miked acoustic guitars with the 27 and A/B’d the 27 with the producer’s Sanken CU-41. Compared to the others, the KSM32 has more of a somber quality from the midrange through the highs; I could see this mic working well for edgier voices. Priced at $575 MSRP, the KSM27 comes in a protective velveteen pouch and includes a ShureLock rubber-isolated black shock-mount. It's the perfect in between microphone, as it has a pro studio sound without having the large price tag. The KSM27 has a three-position low-cut filter switch and a selectable 15dB pad. The KSM32 is a little thinner, but more importantly, doesn’t have the low-frequency warmth of the 44. I loved that I could place this mic in just about any tight situation using the optional ShureLock swivel adapter. I used an AKG outboard phantom power supply and level-matched four inputs of the lovely API console at L.A.FX Studios in North Hollywood. More like the KSM44, I found the 27 to have a sweet and smooth HF lift. I used the KSM27 in the studio for drums, acoustic and electric guitars, and vocals. It is a fixed-pattern cardioid model featuring a one-inch diaphragm capsule protected by a three-stage mesh windshield and perched on top of a shorter-than-average body. Like the KSM44 and KSM32, the KSM27 is a side-address condenser design. (Read that as “personality.”) I have to say that this particular stock U87 sounded a little rolled-off in the bottom end compared to the 44 and 27. There is also a switchable -15dB attenuator pad that was perfect for close-miking drums and guitar cabinets. And like both the 44 and 32, the 27 uses a Class-A discrete and transformerless preamplifier with gold-plated internal and external connectors. diaphragm, extremely low self-noise, and an extended frequency response specially tailored for vocal tracking and instrument recording. Self-noise for the KSM27 is a low 14 dB. It is one of the most versatile mics I’ve used lately. View and Download Shure KSM27 user manual online. For this subjective test, I used my own speaking voice and a pair of loud headphones. CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE. The Shure KSM27 is an overall great sounding condenser microphone. Finally, electric guitar cabinets sounded great with the KSM27. KSM27 microphone pdf manual download. The SM27 is a rugged and versatile large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone. Retailing at $575, the all American-made, cardioid-only KSM27 from Shure is one of the best values around. It has low self-noise and extended frequency response that picks up vocal and instrument nuances with clarity. Barry Rudolph is an L.A.-based recording engineer. I don’t have the acute hearing of someone like Klaus Heyne — who uses this same method for tuning the capsules of his mics — but it is easy for me to hear the differences when comparing mics or different signal processing chains. Vocals went well, with the added low-end warmth of the 27 bringing out whatever little bit my singer had. Both the KSM44 and 32 beat the 27 in dynamic range by only a couple of dB, with all three equal in maximum SPL rating at around 138 dB (153 dB without pad). Checking the printed frequency response curves supplied by Shure for the three mics, I confirmed my preference for the 27 over the KSM32. The Shure KSM27 is a side-address condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid polar pattern. (Actually, I borrowed the swivel mount from my KSM44, and it worked just fine!) Optional accessories include an aluminum carrying case, foam windscreen, PS-6 Popper Stopper, and a padded, zippered carrying bag. Polar pattern: cardioid, externally biased condenser capsuleFrequency response: 20 to 20k HzOutput impedance: 150 ohmsAttenuation switch: -15 dBPhantom power: 48 VDC (5.4 mA)CMRR: greater than 50 dB, 20 to 20k HzDimensions: 2.2 inches diameter, 6.15 inches long, 22.6 ouncesSensitivity: -37 dBV/PASelf-noise: 14 dBMaximum SPL @ less than 1% THD with 2,500-ohm load: 138 dB or 153 dB w/padMaximum SPL @ less than 1% THD with 1,000-ohm load: 133 dB or 148 dB w/padOutput clipping level @ less than 1% THD with 2,500-ohm load: 7 dBvOutput clipping level @ less than 1% THD with 1,000-ohm load: 1 dBvDynamic range w/2,500-ohm load: 124 dBDynamic range w/1,000-ohm load: 119 dBSignal-to-noise ratio: 81 dB.