Shure's foray into studio condenser microphones has begun with the KSM32 side address, cardioid microphone that uses Class A transformerless preamp circuitry. A 2.5 micrometer thick, gold-layered Mylar diaphragm is used to provide extended low frequency response and good high frequency transient performance. There is a -15dB attenuator pad along with a switchable low frequency rumble filter. Frequency response is rated at 20 Hz to 20kHz and self noise is specified at 13dB. Recommended uses for this mic are: vocals, acoustic and wind instruments, ensembles and overhead miking of drums and percussion...essentially everything!