Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
The microphone uses cardioid pickup.
Product detailSKU #1500000478208
ShureKSM32C/SM Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid condenser microphone with a 0.75-inch embossed Mylar diaphragm, 152 dB maximum SPL handling, and included recording accessories.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording setups using 48V phantom power
- Users who want cardioid pickup
- Sessions that benefit from an included shock mount and magnetic pop filter
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without 48V phantom power
- Applications requiring a non-cardioid pickup pattern
- Systems that do not use an XLR connection
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
152 dB maximum SPL
The stated maximum sound-pressure-level specification is 152 dB.
Detail 03
-15 dB pad
A -15 dB pad is listed in the supplied specifications.
Detail 04
0.75 in embossed Mylar diaphragm
The supplied specifications identify an embossed Mylar diaphragm with a 0.75-inch size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your setup provides 48V phantom power.
- 02Confirm that cardioid pickup and XLR connectivity suit your setup.
- 03The microphone includes a shock mount, magnetic pop filter, threaded adapter, and protective case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What power does the KSM32C/SM require?
It requires 48V phantom power.
02What connector does it use?
It uses XLR.
03What pickup pattern does it have?
It has a cardioid polar pattern.
04What is included?
A shock mount, magnetic pop filter, threaded adapter, and protective case are included.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
6 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000478208
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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