Shure KSM32C HM
Condenser Microphone
- Ideal for vocals, instruments, drum overheads and ensembles
- 3/4" capsule
- Poalr pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Output impedance: 70 Ohm
- Sensitivity: -36 dBV/Pa
- Dimensions (D x H): 48 x 154 mm
- Weight: 0.265 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes 1x foam windscreen, 1x zip-up case, 1x swivel microphone clip and 1x 3/8" adapter thread
Note: Requires 48 V phantom power
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Available since April 2026
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Item number 638144
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Switchable Polar Pattern No
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Omnidirectional No
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Cardioid Yes
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Figure-8 No
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Low Cut No
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Pad No
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shockmount included No
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USB Microphone No
Professional fidelity on stage and in the studio
The Shure KSM32C is a professional fixed-cardioid condenser microphone designed for accurate, natural recording across studio, broadcast, and live applications. Built around a distinctive 3/4" electret capsule, it combines the extended low-frequency response normally associated with larger diaphragm microphones with the controlled off-axis behaviour more typical of smaller designs. The frequency response extends from 20Hz to 20kHz, with a gentle 3dB presence lift between 8kHz and 12kHz that adds openness and definition without becoming harsh. The low 11dB SPL-A self-noise preserves subtle detail, while a switchable -15dB pad raises the maximum SPL from 140dB to 155dB for particularly loud sources. A recessed three-position low-cut filter provides practical control over proximity effect and unwanted low-frequency rumble. The HM package includes a swivel mic clip, foam windscreen, zip-up carrying case, and thread adapter.
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Smooth tonal balance
The KSM32C's 3/4" embossed Mylar diaphragm gives the microphone its distinctive balance of characteristics. The capsule reproduces low frequencies with the fullness expected of a larger condenser, while maintaining a stable cardioid pattern and consistent off-axis response across the audible spectrum. The result is a smooth, even tonal balance that remains consistent across vocals, acoustic instruments, and drum overheads. Transformerless Class A electronics preserve fast transients while maintaining very low distortion and self-noise, allowing the source to retain its natural tonal character. The switchable pad and low-cut filter further extend the microphone's versatility across both delicate and high-SPL recording applications.
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Natural sound, practical design
The Shure KSM32C is aimed at engineers, producers, and musicians who need a dependable condenser capable of handling very different recording tasks without adjustment. Rather than drawing attention to itself, it captures the source honestly, leaving microphone placement, room acoustics, and the performance itself to shape the final result. Its controlled off-axis response makes placement less critical than with many large-diaphragm microphones, allowing it to serve vocals, instruments, and ensemble work equally well without becoming associated with one particular source. Within Shure's studio condenser range, the KSM32C here occupies the neutral centre, while the KSM40C adds the scale and presence of a classic 1" large-diaphragm design and the KSM44MP extends that further with three switchable polar patterns.
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About Shure
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
From vocals to orchestras
The Shure KSM32C handles close vocal recording, drum overheads, piano, acoustic guitar, brass, woodwinds, and guitar cabinets without demanding a different approach for each source. Its consistent off-axis response gives overheads and ensembles a balanced, coherent image, while the extended low-frequency response adds convincing weight to voices, percussion, and acoustic instruments. The switchable pad and low-cut filter provide direct control over level and unwanted low-frequency energy when recording louder sources, while the gentle lift between 8kHz and 12kHz adds openness and definition without becoming harsh. Few studio condensers at this price point cover vocals, overheads, and ensembles with equal reliability, making the KSM32C one of those microphones that quietly earns a permanent place in the studio.
