The Shure KSM137/SL is a premium end-address condenser microphone designed for studio recording and live sound applications. Known for its accuracy, low self-noise, and consistent cardioid pickup pattern, the KSM137 excels at capturing acoustic instruments, drum overheads, ensembles, and detailed sound sources with clarity and transparency.
Its rugged build and internal shock mount make it equally suited to professional field work and critical studio recording.
Key Features
Cardioid condenser element for focused, natural sound
Ultra-thin, gold-layered diaphragm for fast transient response
Switchable 15 dB pad for high-SPL sources (up to 170 dB SPL handling)
Three-position low-frequency filter (flat, 18 Hz, 6 dB/octave; 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave)
Extremely low self-noise (14 dB SPL-A)
Transformerless preamplifier circuitry for transparent audio
Requires 48V phantom power
Applications
Acoustic guitar, violin, cello, piano
Drum overheads, hi-hats, cymbals
Woodwinds and string ensembles
Choirs, ambient room miking
Stereo pair recording (if used with a matched unit)
Included
Shure KSM137/SL Microphone
Padded zippered hard case
Microphone clip with threaded adapter
Foam windscreen
Documentation and spec sheet
Use Notes
The KSM137’s switchable pad and low-frequency roll-off allow it to adapt to a wide range of mic’ing situations, from quiet fingerstyle guitar to close drum placement. Its precise cardioid pickup pattern offers excellent isolation from adjacent sound sources, making it a popular choice in both live reinforcement and multitrack studio setups.
The Shure KSM137/SL is a premium end-address condenser microphone designed for studio recording and live sound applications. Known for its accuracy, low self-noise, and consistent cardioid pickup pattern, the KSM137 excels at capturing acoustic instruments, drum overheads, ensembles, and detailed sound sources with clarity and transparency.
Its rugged build and internal shock mount make it equally suited to professional field work and critical studio recording.
Key Features
Cardioid condenser element for focused, natural sound
Ultra-thin, gold-layered diaphragm for fast transient response
Switchable 15 dB pad for high-SPL sources (up to 170 dB SPL handling)
Three-position low-frequency filter (flat, 18 Hz, 6 dB/octave; 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave)
Extremely low self-noise (14 dB SPL-A)
Transformerless preamplifier circuitry for transparent audio
Requires 48V phantom power
Applications
Acoustic guitar, violin, cello, piano
Drum overheads, hi-hats, cymbals
Woodwinds and string ensembles
Choirs, ambient room miking
Stereo pair recording (if used with a matched unit)
Included
Shure KSM137/SL Microphone
Padded zippered hard case
Microphone clip with threaded adapter
Foam windscreen
Documentation and spec sheet
Use Notes
The KSM137’s switchable pad and low-frequency roll-off allow it to adapt to a wide range of mic’ing situations, from quiet fingerstyle guitar to close drum placement. Its precise cardioid pickup pattern offers excellent isolation from adjacent sound sources, making it a popular choice in both live reinforcement and multitrack studio setups.
