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Suspension mount, Power requirements, Operation positioning – Shure KSM42 User Manual

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Suspension Mount

Use the supplied ShureLock

®

rubber suspension mount to

secure the microphone to a floor or boom stand.
Important: Thread the knurled locking ring securely to the

base of the microphone. Do not overtighten.

Power Requirements

This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596).

However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc.

Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or

XLR-to-TRS.

OPERATION

Positioning

Position the front of the microphone, with

, towards the desired sound source. Position the rear of

the microphone, with the vintage circle S logo, towards any unwanted sound sources.