Shure KSM9HS Dual-Pattern Handheld Condenser Microphone A premium vocal microphone with switchable hypercardioid and subcardioid polar patterns, the KSM9HS extends the ability captures vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for a wide range of live performance applications. Class A transformerless preamplifier circuitry provides transparent sound capture, dual gold-layered diaphragms reveal every nuance and subtlety and an advanced suspension shock mount virtually eliminates handling noise.