Shure ROSWELLITE KSM313 User's Manual
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1. 6 for residential E1 and light industrial E2 environments The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe Middle East amp Africa Department EMEA Approval Wannenacker Str 28 D 74078 Heilbronn Germany Phone 49 7131 72 140 Fax 49 7131 72 14 14 Email EMEAsupport shure de SERVICE If you have any questions not answered in this booklet please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847 600 8440 Monday through Friday from 8 00am to 4 30pm CST In Europe call 49 7131 72140 Our web address is www shure com TRADEMARKS Trademark Notices Roswellite is a trademark and the circular S logo the stylized Shure logo and the word Shure are registered trademarks of Shure Incorporated in the United States These marks may be registered in other jurisdictions LIMITED WARRANTY Shure Incorporated Shure hereby warrants that this product will be free in normal use of any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase At its option Shure will repair or replace the defective product and promptly return it to you or refund the purchase price You should retain proof of purchase to validate the purchase date and return it with any warranty claim If you believe this product is defective within the warranty period carefully repack the unit insure it and return it postage prepaid to Shur2. 7131 72140 Fax 49 7131 721414 Email info shure de Asia Pacific Shure Asia Limited Unit 301 3rd Floor iticorp 18 Whitfield Road Causeway Bay Hong Kon Phone 852 2893 4290 Fax 852 2893 4055 Email nio shure com hk Canada Latin America Caribbean Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles L607 14 4608 USA Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 6446 Email imtemaionaleshure
3. R connecting cable For additional mounting accessories visit our website www shure com 4 Phantom power is not necessary and should not be supplied when connecting or disconnecting the microphone However properly supplied phantom power will not harm the microphone SPECIFICATIONS Transducer Type Roswellite Ribbon Frequency Response 30Hz 15 000Hz Polar Pattern Bidirectional Output Impedance Transformer balanced actual 270 Polarity Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 pin 1 ground Sensitivity 54 5 dBV Pa 1 88 mV Pa at 1 kHz open circuit voltage Dimensions amp Weight Diameter 4 31 cm 1 70 in Height 13 5 5 30in Weight 400g 0 88 Ibs Weight 597g 1 13 Ibs w monocle mount Max SPL 146 dB Connector Three pin professional audio XLR male MONOCLE MOUNT FOR KSM313 ll gt Relative Response dB E KSM313 Frequency Response Front 100 1000 Hz 10000 Relative Response dB a ae GO GO GO GO GO GO KSM313 Frequency Response Rear 100 1000 Hz 10000 Jelod LEINSM ACCESSORIES AND PARTS Furnished Monocle Mount A313M Optional Shock Mount A313SM CERTIFICATION Eligible to bear CE Marking Conforms to European EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Meets Harmonized Standards EN55103 1 1996 and EN55103 2 199
4. SHURE KSM313 ROSWELLITE RIBBON MICROPHONE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The KSM313 is a premium bidirectional ribbon microphone for world class audio and performance The Dual Voice design features discrete front and rear side sonic signatures for use with many amplified instruments or in intimate vocal applications These microphones are hand assembled in the U S A from state of the art transducers transformers and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs FEATURES Legendary Shure quality and superior construction from hand assembly of machined steel silver gold and aluminum components Revolutionary Roswellite ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons with high tensile strength toughness and shape memory that provides superior resilience at extreme SPLs 30 15 000 Hz frequency response ideal for capturing vocals acoustic and amplified instruments Uniform bidirectional polar pattern throughout the frequency range True Dual Voice ribbon motor assembly tuned specifically for user s choice of frequency response address the front for warm and full sounding amplifiers or swivel around for bright and flattering vocals Custom wound double shielded full si
5. e Incorporated Attention Service Department at the address below Outside of the United States return the product to your dealer or Authorized Service Center This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse or misuse of the product use contrary to Shure s instruction ordinary wear and tear an act of God or unauthorized repair All implied WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are hereby disclaimed and Shure hereby disclaims liability for incidental special or consequential damages resulting from the use or unavailability of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty does not restrict the rights of the consumer mandated under applicable laws THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES THAT ARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT Shure Incorporated Attention Service Department 5800 W Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 U S A wwwshure com United States Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 USA Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 1212 Email Europe Middle East Africa Shure Eurape GmbH Wannendckest 28 74078 Heitronn Germany Phone 49
6. ssing the rear side of the KSM313 please remember to invert the signal polarity Shure s A15PRS accessory is an in line balanced polarity reversing switch capable of this operation and is available online at store shure com PROXIMITY EFFECT With directional microphones bass response increases as the mic is moved closer within two feet to the sound source This phenomenon known as proximity effect can be used to create a warmer more powerful sound To prevent explosive low frequency sound during close up use the KSM313 bass response gradually rolls off This provides greater control and helps the user take advantage of proximity effect CARE AND HANDLING The KSM313 is a precision instrument designed for rugged use However it should be treated carefully to ensure reliable results during each session To protect your microphone keep a few simple precautions in mind to ensure long term performance 1 Store your microphone in its protective case when it is not in use Leaving the microphone lying around will expose the ribbon element to dust and other airborne particles that can adhere to the inner assembly and decrease performance This advice applies to all high quality studio microphones 2 When setting up the KSM313 maintain a reasonable distance from fluorescent lights power transformers and other strong electromagnetic sources to avoid hum 3 Use a secure mount and stand and a good quality balanced shielded XL
7. ze transformer minimizes signal loss and RF interference and maximizes output Protective mahogany case included for storage Monocle stand mount for versatile placement and orientation 2009 Shure Inc Printed in U S A 2713255 N108 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS The KSM313 like all ribbon microphones performs optimally with the least amount of loading on the ribbon element as practical The higher the impedance input on the microphone the better the low end and mid range frequencies are represented in the output signal We recommend using preamps with impedance settings of 1000 Ohms or more The KSM313 is a low noise microphone The combination of its efficient transducer robust shielding and custom transformer give the microphone a low noise floor and output level equal to moving coil microphones Certain ribbon designs have weaker magnets and less shielding and require additional gain for optimum perfor mance This is not the case with the KSM313 Most professional level preamplifiers with normal gain and high input impedance are well suited for this microphone The KSM313 is quite natural sounding and does not require color ation at the preamp stage for optimal performance Preamps that provide simple transparent gain usually provide the best results However you may prefer a more colored sound and we encourage you to experiment to find the right combination that suits your taste When addre
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