Detail 01
Condenser capsule
Needs 48V phantom power from your interface or preamp. It will not pass signal without it.
Product detailSKU #1274034494021
ShureKSM141/SL Dual-Pattern Studio Condenser Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dual-pattern small-diaphragm studio condenser. For home and project studios recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads and room ambience where one pattern isn't enough.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic guitar, piano and strings where detail matters
- Drum overheads and hi-hat in a treated room
- Switching between close and room capture on one session
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud handheld vocals at a gig — this is a studio mic
- Anyone without phantom power on their interface
- Untreated rooms that will color the ambient pickup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dual pattern
One position rejects the sides and rear for isolation; the other opens up to capture the room evenly.
Detail 03
20Hz-20kHz response
Full audio band, so cymbal shimmer and low-end body both land without a shelf boost afterward.
Detail 04
Small-diaphragm design
Faster transient response than a large diaphragm. Picks pick attack and stick hits stay sharp rather than rounded.
Detail 05
Studio condenser, not handheld
Sensitive to handling and plosives. Belongs on a stand, not in a hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single mic — buy two if you want a stereo overhead pair
- 02Needs a stand and an XLR cable; plan for both
- 03Confirm your interface supplies 48V phantom on the channel you'll use
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need phantom power for the KSM141?
Yes. It is a condenser and requires 48V phantom power from an interface, mixer or preamp. Without it you get no signal.
02Is this one mic or a matched pair?
The KSM141/SL is a single microphone. For stereo overheads or a spaced pair you would buy two.
03Can I use it for vocals?
Yes, on a stand in a studio setting. It is a small-diaphragm design, so it favors detail and accuracy over the flattering low-end lift of a large-diaphragm vocal mic.
04What does dual-pattern actually get me?
One mic covers two jobs. Tight pickup when you need isolation from other instruments, wide even pickup when you want the room in the recording.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz-20kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
