Shure has announced the introduction of the KSM11, a new wireless condenser microphone capsule for vocal applications that’s designed to provide low- and mid-range clarity and high-end detail joined by a high level of off-axis rejection and shock isolation along with plosive protection.
Available in black and brushed nickel finishes for use on Shure wireless handheld transmitters, this next- generation model in the KSM line offers a lighter, streamlined design. The transducer is outfitted with a 3/4-inch gold diaphragm and high-end electronics to enhance dynamic range. Advanced suspended isolation is designed to eliminate handling noise, while the dent-resistant hardened steel grille employs 3-stage plosive reduction pop filtering.
“Through our strong relationships with customers and engineers, we learned exactly what artists need in a top-tier condenser vocal microphone. No detail was overlooked. That’s why the KSM11 is so exceptional,” states John Born, associate director, Global Product Management, Shure. “When coupled with our industry-leading digital wireless, the KSM11 delivers vocals in the purest form, freeing the engineer to build their mix around the most important channel on their desk – the artist.”
Early user/adapter comments on the KSM11 include:
“When we’re looking at vocal mics, we want the mic to produce the artist in a true form. You want to be able to hear the vocal that people have come to expect. It was immediately obvious that the KSM11 was doing that better than anything else we were using at the time… it felt like a really easy step up without any effort on our part. If I was to try to sum up the KSM11 with one word, it would be ‘honest.’” – Will Nicholson, FOH, Dua Lipa
“As a musical theater vocal mic, where achieving vocal clarity is absolutely sound design 101, my first experience of it (KSM11) is that it is a great step forward, and I’m really enjoying using it… The vocal is just more upfront somehow.” – Gareth Owen, Broadway sound designer, MJ the Musical
“When I compared it to the other very popular mic, I was surprised that the (KSM)11 had much better high-end to it. It was much smoother, much more natural. I’d say put it in your lineup, because it is going to be a great-sounding mic.” – Paul Hager, FOH, Miley Cyrus
“Rappers, MCs – they always cup the mic. That is the notorious problem with hip-hop. I actually talked to Shure, and I said, ‘boy, it’d be really nice if you had a mic that could do this.’ So, they sent me a capsule of the KSM11… And I was like ‘nailed it, you got it.’ It is consistent whether or not your artist cups the mic. I can just trust it. I can trust that capsule to get the job done.” – Paul Wichmann, FOH, Tyler the Creator
“I love it because it makes my performance effortless… compared to other capsules it (the KSM11) is far superior.” – Benny Dayal, artist
“A festival is your best test really, the elements and everything. She (Kehlani) stepped out on stage, and she still had clarity!” – Moshe Davenport, FOH, Kehlani
“I would 100 percent recommend the KSM11 capsule to anybody in the business… It works great for doing big arenas, big crowds. It’s fantastic. Sounds great.”- Christian Murphy, monitors, Tyler the Creator
Go here for more specifics on the new KSM11.
