The Shure KSM313/NE is a premium, bi-directional dual-voice ribbon microphone renowned for using ultra-durable Roswellite proprietary ribbon material instead of traditional fragile foil. This mic is an excellent choice for capturing loud instrument amplifiers, acoustic strings, and vocals.

Core Features & Specs

• Dual-Voice Design: Features discrete front and rear acoustic signatures. The front yields a classic, warm, and rich ribbon sound, while the back offers a brighter, presence-boosted response.
• High SPL Handling: Can handle extreme Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) up to 146 dB without distorting.
• Durable Ribbon: Replaces traditional, fragile ribbons with rugged Roswellite that bounces back from plosives and high-volume blasts.
• Polar Pattern: Bi-directional (Figure-8).
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15,000 Hz. [
• Applications

• Electric Guitars: Highly favored in professional studios for capturing the "roaring" tones of guitar cabinets without damaging the ribbon. [1, 2]
• Vocals & Strings: The brighter rear side works incredibly well to capture crisp details on acoustic instruments and intimate vocal performances
• The KSM313/NE is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphone for world-class audio and performance. The dual-voice design features discrete front-and-rear side sonic signatures for use with amplified instruments or intimate vocal applications. Assembled from state-of-the art transducers, transformers, and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances.
• Connector Type
• XLR
• Directionality
• Bidirectional
• Signal Type
• Analog
• Type
• Ribbon
• Use
• Stage, Studio
• Connectivity
• Wired