<h1>Shure KSM44A Condenser Microphone</h1><i>Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).</i><br /><br /><div>The KSM44A is a premium, large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional). The refined and sophisticated design of the KSM44A features an externally biased, dual 1-inch diaphragms, extensive internal pop filtering and Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology for a ground-breaking threshold minimum of self-noise. The KSM44A is the premier choice for the highest level of professional studio and stage performance.<br /><br /><span style="background-color: initial;">A milestone achievement in sound reinforcement, Prethos Advanced Preamplifier Technology employs transparent internal circuitry architectures that enable unprecedented audio quality and performance.</span></div><br /><h3>KSM44A <span style="background-color: initial;">Features</span></h3><span style="background-color: initial;"></span><ul style=""><li>Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.</li><li>Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture</li><li>Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications</li><li>Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response</li><li>Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors</li><li>Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.</li><li>Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)</li><li>3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect</li><li>Integrated three-stage “pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise</li></ul>