Shure KSM40C Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Premium, Performance-packed Cardioid LDC from Shure Experienced recording engineers know that the mixing process actually starts with the selection of microphones for tracking and overdubs. Tracks captured with the right mic tend to sit perfectly in the mix without needing extensive processing, making for fewer headaches at mixdown. But these days, you don’t need expensive, exotic mics to reap these benefits.

Enter the Shure KSM40C, a state-of-the-art cardioid large-diaphragm FET condenser mic with a precision-engineered 1-inch capsule that renders any source in crisp, nuanced, high fidelity. The KSM40C exhibits a robust low end and a sweet, detailed high end that’s not overly bright, even on shrill sources, thanks to a proprietary back-plate design that controls diaphragm behavior to eliminate harsh resonances.

Like all great LDCs, the Shure KSM40C excels on vocals and acoustic instruments, and thanks to its selectable -15dB pre-attenuation pad, you can deploy it on a kick drum and guitar amps with stellar results.