Detail 01
Bidirectional polar pattern
The microphone is designed to pick up from two opposing sides.
Product detailSKU #1500000220653
ShureKSM353/ED Premier Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Shure’s KSM353/ED is a bidirectional ribbon microphone for studio and concert-hall work. Its Roswellite ribbon transducer handles up to 146dB SPL across a 30Hz–15,000Hz response, supporting fast transients from vocals, acoustic guitars, and drums. The microphone uses a balanced transformer output and a three-pin XLR connector. Its specified front-side polarity makes placement orientation a meaningful part of setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording fast transients from vocals, acoustic guitars, and drums in studio sessions.
- Concert-hall applications requiring a bidirectional ribbon microphone.
- Setups that can use a balanced transformer output through a three-pin XLR connection.
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
146dB maximum SPL
It is specified to handle sound-pressure levels up to 146dB.
Detail 03
30Hz–15,000Hz frequency response
Its stated operating frequency range runs from 30Hz to 15,000Hz.
Detail 04
Roswellite ribbon transducer
It uses Shure’s Roswellite ribbon material rather than a traditional foil ribbon.
Detail 05
Positive pressure on the front side produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
Front-side orientation determines the stated output polarity.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a three-pin professional audio XLR male connection.
- 02Account for front-side orientation when setting microphone polarity.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickup pattern does the KSM353/ED use?
It has a bidirectional polar pattern.
02What sources is it described for?
Vocals, acoustic guitars, and drums, including fast transients.
03What is its maximum SPL rating?
146dB.
04What connector does it use?
A three-pin professional audio XLR male connector.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 146dB
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz–15,000Hz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Sensitivity At 1khz Open Circuit Voltage
- -53.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV/Pa)
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Body Shape
- Offset
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- Transformer, balanced, actual 330 ohm
- Connector
- Three pin professional audio (XLR) male
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 633
- Diameter
- 4.83 cm (1.9 inch)
- Height
- 15.75 cm (6.2 inch)
3 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Roswellite Ribbon
- Directional Polar Pattern
- Bidirectional
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on front side of ribbon produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3, pin 1 ground
