SHURE / KSM353/ED

KSM353/ED

Roswellite Ribbon Microphone
Bidirectional
Frequency Response: 30-15kHz
Output Impedance: 330 Ω
Sensitivity: -53.5 dBV/Pa[1] (2.11 mV)
Maximum SPL: 146 dB SPL
Exterior: Machined Stainless Steel
Size & Weight: Diameter 48mm, Length 158mm, 633g (950g with shock mount)
Accessories: Aluminum Carrying Case (A353SC), Shurelock Wire Rope Suspension Mount (A300SM), Cloth Pouch (A353VB), Polishing Cloth (A300PC)

Optimally balanced frequency response delivers rich low-midrange and clear high-end presence. This microphone offers high durability and sound pressure resistance, overturning the image of delicate ribbon microphones. It also flexibly handles low- and high-sound-pressure sources such as bass drums.

Overview
The KSM353 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for pristine recording in studios and concert halls. It's hand-assembled in the USA using the latest transducers, transformers, and metallurgy to deliver the pinnacle of Shure quality for premium vocal and acoustic performances. Patented Roswellite® ribbon technology delivers revolutionary ribbon resilience and durability under extreme conditions. Replacing traditional foil ribbons with Roswellite ribbons, offering high tensile strength, durability, and shape memory, it offers superior resilience, even at extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). ■Features
- Premium hand-assembled construction using machined steel, silver, gold, and aluminum components.
- Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength, durability, and shape memory, providing superior resilience even at extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL).
- Patented custom ribbon motor assembly delivers rich low and midrange frequencies while maintaining high-frequency presence for a sharp response.
- 30-15,000 Hz frequency response, ideal for capturing vocals, acoustic instruments, and fast transients in concert halls.
- Uniform bidirectional polar pattern throughout the frequency range.
- Custom-wound, double-shielded, full-size transformer minimizes signal loss, maximizes output, and reduces RF interference. It is oriented perpendicular to the ribbon for maximum magnetic flux rejection.
- Military-grade wire rope suspension mount provides superior resilience and shock absorption compared to traditional rubber cord mounts.

■Applications
The KSM353 is a premium microphone designed to capture superior sound in a variety of environments. Below are some examples of recommended applications:

Studio vocals

Orchestral ensembles

Acoustic instruments

Ambient or room recording

Film or broadcast voice-over stereo techniques

Blumlein: Use a pair of KSM353 microphones for a natural stereo representation.

Suitable for grand piano, orchestras, and large ensembles.

Mid-Side (M-S): Use the KSM353 with a cardioid microphone such as the KSM137 or KSM32 to create a variable stereo image without moving the microphones.