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Shure KSM137 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Pair

Small-diaphragm Cardioid Instrument Microphone with Gold-layered Mylar Diaphragm, Transformerless Preamplifier, Pad, Highpass Filter, Stereo Microphone Adapter, Stand Adapter, Windscreen, and Carrying Case - Stereo Pair
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Premium Performance for Stage and Studio

Whether you deploy it onstage or in the studio, the Shure KSM137 delivers premium performance. This end-address, small-diaphragm condenser microphone boasts a gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm for superior transient response along with a transformerless preamplifier for super-transparent audio reproduction. The KSM137’s highly consistent cardioid polar pattern offers exceptional isolation, while a built-in subsonic filter eliminates unwanted low-frequency rumble. A 3-position pad and a 3-position highpass filter round out the KSM137’s impressive feature set. The KSM137 possesses the coveted trifecta of versatility, durability, and precision, making it an excellent choice for live and studio applications alike.

Superior build quality ensures top-shelf sound

Over 90 years of mic-building experience went into the KSM137’s design, and it shows. Its super-thin, 2.5-micrometer, 24-karat gold-layered, low-mass Mylar diaphragm exhibits superior transient response, while its Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier yields incredible transparency, lightning-fast transient response, near-zero crossover distortion, and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion. Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors, add to the KSM137’s superior build quality.

A secret sonic weapon with pro-level features

The Shure KSM137 is jam-packed with the pro-level features you’d expect from a microphone of this caliber. A built-in subsonic filter eliminates the sub-17Hz low-frequency rumble caused by mechanical vibration. You also get a 3-position pad (0dB, -15dB, and -25dB) for handling high-SPL sources plus a 3-position highpass filter switch for counteracting proximity effect and reducing stand-vibration noise. At Sweetwater, we’ve found the KSM137 to be a top performer — a serious sleeper hit — on acoustic guitars and drum overheads. If you’re looking for a secret sonic weapon, then the KSM137 definitely fits the bill.

Shure KSM137 Stereo Pair Features:

  • End-address, small-diaphragm condenser mic pair that’s tailor-made for instruments
  • Sounds great on everything — excels on acoustic guitars and drum overheads
  • Super-thin, gold-layered Mylar diaphragm exhibits superior transient response
  • Transformerless preamplifier yields transparency, fast transient response, and near-zero crossover, harmonic, and intermodulation distortion
  • Premium electronic components including gold-plated internal and external connectors
  • Subsonic filter eliminates the sub-17Hz low-frequency rumble caused by mechanical vibration
  • 3-position pad (0dB, -15dB, and -25dB) for handling high-SPL sources
  • 3-position highpass filter switch for counteracting proximity effect and reducing stand-vibration noise
  • Includes a stereo microphone adapter, stand adapter, windscreen, and carrying case

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 134dB (159dB w/Pad)
  • Output Impedance: 150 ohms
  • Self Noise: 14dB (A weighted)
  • Low Cut Filter: 80Hz (-18dB/octave), 115Hz (-6dB/octave)
  • Pads: -15dB, -25dB
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Silver
  • Weight: 0.22 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KSM137/SL STEREO

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Great overhead pair!!

These are a great pair for drum overheads; simple yet utilitarian! Built in pad and HPF work like a charm. I'm just a bedroom studio guy, but these will forever be in my mic locker as I move forward in life.
Rated 5/5

KSM137

Fantastic.
Rated 5/5

Great Choice

I love my KSM 137's. I've been getting great results using them as overhead mics. I like how flat they are and how versatile they can be. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a matched set of overhead mics for under $1000.
Music background: Audio Engineer
Rated 5/5

So far..excellent

So far I've only mic'd a hi hat with one, and bottom of a snare with the other and was SUPER happy with the results. Can't wait to get them on guitar and piano.
Rated 5/5

Versatile, Beautiful Stereo Imaging

The KSM137s are excellent mics for pretty much any source you throw at it: OHs, Acoustics, vocals, hats, etc.

It's a stereo pair for a reason: because it sounds absolutely amazing. XY, AB, you name it the image is going to be accurate and pristine sounding. I highly recommend recording with the windscreens to keep the harshness down on the HF side of things, it's more balanced that way.

As always, if you're tracking something loud with these, make sure to adjust the pad! If you don't own a pair of these, you're missing out on some of the best Live/Studio mics on the planet. Anything shines with this pair!
Music background: Recording/Mixing Engineer
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