Shure KSM8 B Microfone dinâmico para voz

Shure KSM8 Black — Dualdyne Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Shure KSM8 Black is a handheld cardioid dynamic microphone built around Shure's patented Dualdyne cartridge — the world's first dual-diaphragm design in a dynamic mic. Two ultra-thin diaphragms work with a reverse airflow pathway to virtually eliminate proximity effect. The result is a flat, natural response that holds up whether the singer is inches from the grille or leaning back.

What sets this model apart from every other dynamic on stage

Inside the cartridge sits a Neodymium magnet micro-injected into aerospace SoftMag material, maximising the magnetic field for the highest output level in its class. Shure's Pumping Pneumatic Shock Mount uses tuned cavities integrated into the capsule's acoustic properties, delivering exceptional handling-noise rejection. A patent-pending Diaphragm Stabilization System protects the active diaphragm from plosives, while a hardened carbon-steel grille lined with hydrophobic woven fabric sheds moisture.

Capsule design — the science behind the smooth top end

The Dualdyne architecture gives this instrument its famously even off-axis response and tame upper mids. By combining an active and a passive diaphragm with a controlled inverted airflow path, Shure shaped the proximity effect into a near-flat curve.

• Capsule Type: Dynamic (Dualdyne dual-diaphragm) — first of its kind in a handheld dynamic mic.
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid — tight and consistent across the full frequency range.
• Neodymium magnet in aerospace SoftMag — maximises output for clean, high-SPL vocal capture.

Frequency response and handling — built for the working vocalist

With a frequency range reaching 40 Hz to 16 kHz, it captures the full body of a voice without the artificial bass lift that proximity effect usually adds. The integrated shock mount isolates the capsule from handling noise while the internal windscreen reduces plosive pops.

• Frequency Range: 40 Hz – 16 kHz — full vocal body without artificial boom.
• Hardened carbon-steel grille with hydrophobic woven fabric — resists dents, moisture, and wind.
• Shock Mount: Pumping Pneumatic with Diaphragm Stabilization System — kills handling noise and stabilises the active diaphragm.

What's in the box — ready for stage, studio, and road

This model ships ready for immediate deployment: a zippered carrying pouch for transport, a stand adapter for boom or desktop mounting, and the microphone itself in a durable black finish.

• Package Contents: Microphone, AK8C zippered gig bag, A25E stand adapter.
• Finish: Black — stage-friendly, low-reflectivity coating.
• Doubles as a capable instrument mic on brass, hi-hats, and harsh guitar cabinets.

Who should reach for this unit

This unit is the right choice for professional vocalists, front-of-house engineers, and houses of worship audio teams who need a dynamic microphone that delivers consistent, natural sound across a wide range of mic techniques. Active performers benefit from the massive sweet spot, while engineers appreciate the controlled proximity effect that requires far less EQ correction. Studio vocalists tracking overdubs will find the forgiving polar pattern a major workflow advantage.

Breakthrough engineering

Shure has defined the live vocal microphone for decades, beginning with the SM58 and continuing through the Beta and KSM series. The Dualdyne technology represents a ground-breaking engineering feat: the world's first dual-diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone, essentially reversing the airflow of a conventional dynamic mic. Introduced at the 2016 Winter NAMM show, it set a new benchmark for natural-sounding dynamic vocal reproduction.