Shure KSM9HS Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The KSM9HS 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 KSM9HS reveals nuance and subtlety in a microphone optimized for the most demanding live environments. With its dual diaphragm design and switchable polar patterns (hypercardioid / subcardioid), the KSM9HS is the choice for the world's most accomplished vocal performances.

KSM9HS 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®, KSM9HS microphones are built to exacting Shure endurance standards, renowned worldwide and proven night after night, center stage.

Shure KSM9HS 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 (hypercardioid and subcardioid)
• 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

• KSM9HS Microphone1
• 95A2050 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter1
• A25E Stand Adapter1
• AK9C Zipped Carrying Case for KSM9HS1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Hypercardioid, Subcardioid
• Frequency Response50 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance145 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)
  • Hypercardioid: -50.5 dBV/Pa
  • Subcardioid: -53.0 dBV/Pa
• Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted, IEC 651)
  • Hypercardioid: 20.7 dB
  • Subcardioid: 22.7 dB
• Maximum SPL @ 1000 Hz
  • 2500 ohms load - Hypercardioid: 150.8 dB / Subcardioid: 153.0 dB
  • 1000 ohms load - Hypercardioid: 150.9 dB / Subcardioid: 153.1 dB
• Output Clipping Level
  • 2500 ohms load - 7.0 dBV
  • 1000 ohms load - 6.4 dBV
• Dynamic Range (@ 1 kHz)
  • 2500 ohms load - Hypercardioid: 130.8 dB / Subcardioid: 130.1 dB
  • 1000 ohms load - Hypercardioid: 130.1 dB / Subcardioid: 130.6 dB
• Signal to Noise ratioHypercardioid: 73.3 dB / Subcardioid: 71.3 dB
• Dimensions49 mm