Shure KSM9 Condenser Microphone, Charcoal

The KSM9 is a premium vocal condenser microphone that captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility, and precise vocal reproduction for live performance.

Engineered to exacting standards, the KSM9 reveals nuance and subtlety in a microphone optimized for the most demanding live environments. With its dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns (supercardioid/cardioid), the KSM9 is the choice for the world's most accomplished vocal performances.

KSM9 microphones offer exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect. As the premier choice in handheld wireless microphone options for Axient®, UHF-R®, and ULX-D®, KSM9 microphones are built to exacting Shure endurance standards, renowned worldwide and proven night after night, center stage.

Shure KSM9 Features

• Exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect
• Dual gold layered, low-mass Mylar® diaphragm design
• Switchable polar patterns (supercardioid and cardioid)
• Advanced suspension shock mount
• Premium electronic components including Class A transformerless preamplifier circuitry
• Gold-plated internal and external connectors, including XLR Output Durable aluminum housing
• Available as wireless handheld transmitter SKUs
• Zippered carrying case

• KSM9 Microphone1
• 95A2050 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter1
• A25E Stand Adapter1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Supercardioid
• Frequency Response50 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance150 ohms (actual)
• Phantom Power48 Vdc ± 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
• Sensitivity (typical; at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)-51 dBV/Pa
• Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651)22 dB
• Maximum SPL @ 1000 Hz
  • 2500 ohms load 152 dB
  • 1000 ohms load 152 dB
• Output Clipping Level
  • 2500 ohms load 6.7 dBV
  • 1000 ohms load 6.0 dBV
• Dynamic Range      48 Vdc phantom, 5.6 mA
  • 2500 ohms load      130 dB
  • 1000 ohms load      130 dB
• Signal to Noise ratio72 dB
• Dimensions1.9" max body diameter, 7.5" long
• Weight300 grams (10.6 oz)