Search  for anything...

Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Vocal Microphone - Cardioid Dynamic Mic with 2 Ultra Thin Diaphragms and Reverse Airflow Technology for Unmatched Control of Proximity Effect, Presence Peaks, and Bleed - Black

  • Based on 193 reviews
Condition: New
Checking for product changes
$319.00 Why this price?
Save $180.00 was $499.00

Buy Now, Pay Later


As low as / mo
  • – Up to 36-month term if approved
  • – No impact on credit
  • – Instant approval decision
  • – Secure and straightforward checkout

Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.

Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, PayTomorrow, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Selected Option

Free shipping on this product

Returnable until Jan 31, 2025

To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.


Availability: In Stock.
Fulfilled by Frontrow Tech LLC

Arrives Thursday, Jul 17
Order within 16 hours and 8 minutes
Available payment plans shown during checkout

Color: Black


Features

  • Patented cartridge design features two ultra-thin diaphragms (one active and one passive) and a groundbreaking inverted airflow system
  • Exceptional control of proximity effect greatly increases working distance without on-axis coloration
  • Neutral mid- and high-frequency reproduction due to controlled proximity effect results in the most natural-sounding dynamic microphone available
  • Neodymium magnet resides in a micro-injection mold of aerospace SoftMag material, maximizing the magnetic field for the highest output level
  • Re-imagined Shure Pumping Pneumatic Shock Mount features tuned cavities, specific resistances, and precisely machined components fully integrated into the cartridges acoustic properties, delivering exceptional rejection of handling noise
  • Patent-pending Diaphragm Stabilization System technology protects and stabilizes the active diaphragm from unwanted movement from plosives or impact
  • Dent-resistant, hardened carbon-steel grille design lined with hydrophobic woven fabric provides exceptional water, plosive and wind protection

Description

As the first-ever dual-diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone, The premium KSM8 dual dyne cardioid vocal dynamic microphone is a groundbreaking feat of engineering design. Meticulously crafted for Revolutionary vocal reproduction and sound-reinforcement control for world-class live performance in top-tier professional venues. Featuring the single purest cardioid polar pattern that Shure has developed to date, The patented dual dyne cartridge of the KSM8 virtually eliminates proximity effect and masters off-axis rejection while providing sound professionals the signal clarity typical of condenser microphones without processing, along with the reliability of dynamic microphone feedback control. The live performance dynamic microphone that only Shure could make.

Recommended Uses For Product: Singing


Brand: Shure


Model Name: KSM8/B


Connectivity Technology: XLR


Connector Type: XLR


Special Feature: Stand


Compatible Devices: Amplifier, Speaker


Color: Black


Included Components: With Case


Polar Pattern: Unidirectional


Manufacturer: Shure


UPC: 042406403634


Model Number: KSM8/B


Included Components: With Case


Global Trade Identification Number: 34


Recommended Uses For Product: Singing


Brand Name: Shure


Model Name: KSM8/B


Power Source: Corded Electric


Number of Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required.


Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB


Number of Channels: 1


Polar Pattern: Unidirectional


Audio Sensitivity: 51.5 dB


Microphone Form Factor: Handheld


Connectivity Technology: XLR


Connector Type: XLR


Special Features: Stand


Compatible Devices: Amplifier, Speaker


Item Weight: 1.52 Pounds


Item Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 3.5 inches


Material Type: carbon steel


Color: Black


Frequently asked questions

If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Thursday, Jul 17

Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

  • Klarna Financing
  • Affirm Pay in 4
  • Affirm Financing
  • Afterpay Financing
  • PayTomorrow Financing
  • Financing through Apple Pay
Leasing options through Acima may also be available during checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Top Amazon Reviews


  • $400 mic came with no shipping box. Great mic, terrible packaging.
Color: Black
This mic arrived in the Shure factory box, with no shipping container to protect the factory box, and the box was all beat up, and had a big Amazon shipping label over the Shure logo on the box. I like to keep the boxes of expensive musical gear, but this box was almost destroyed. Not to mention it was open. I am surprised the mic survived the trip. They could have at least taped it closed. I notice there are several review of this and the similar KSM9 where the packaging was no good. Amazon puts toilet paper in a shipping container, but not high end microphones. I decided to keep it based on my experience with the cheaper but comparable SM57. The SM57 is super durable, so I expect this mic is not damaged by the poor shipping. As far as the mic is concerned it is great, and worth the high price. It is marketed as a stage hand held vocal mic, but I use it in my studio on a mic stand for vocals. It has a great sound to it, I will call it creamy sounding. and it is not sensitive to the singer being slightly off axis or changing distance. This is important if you need to briefly look down at your guitar, or glance at the sheet music. I sing into it with headphones, and it has changed the way I perform, and definitely improved my recordings of my voice. This mic is a high end dynamic microphone. I have several high end condenser mics, but I don't use them very often. They are too sensitive. They will pickup the sound of the air conditioner, birds chirping outside, the squeak in you chair, and the sound leaking from your headphones. They also will pickup the room's reverberation, so if you have an untreated room, those high end condensers will sound bad. This KSM8 has good room rejection, and that is important to me, even though my room is pretty well acoustically treated. Shure also makes the very popular SM7B, which is another dynamic mic that costs the same as the KSM8. The SM7B is marketed for broadcast work. You seem to see it in half of all podcasts these days. And I am seeing it used for lead singers more and more. I had an SM7B and it is a great mic. I am sure on some voices it will be a better mic than the KSM8, but on my voice I prefer the KSM8. I noticed the KSM8 is more forgiving to singer's movement. Also, the SM7B is large and heavy, so you need to have a quality mic stand or it will tend to fall over. And the SM7B has a low output that requires a high gain pre amp, or a "cloudlifter". I don't recommend the cloudlifter approach of putting a cheap booster on the mic if you are trying to record professional level vocals. If you want to use a SM7B you should find a high end high gain microphone preamp that will do it justice. The KSM8 has similar output to the tried and true SM57. Of course you still want a high end pre-amp, but it does not have to have particularly high gain. So for singers, I think this mic is just lightly better than the SM7B. So 5 stars for the mic, and 1 star for the packaging. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021 by Angelito

  • Best mic I've ever owned
Color: Brushed Nickel
Has a lot of overhead room. Great for singers who aren't loud naturally bc you don't get a bunch of feedback Love the clarity as well Great mic for me 👍
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024 by Tina J.

  • Even more than I expected
Color: Brushed Nickel
I was looking for a mic that would be comparable to my Shure SM7B but I could use live on stage. I swear I was going to return this FAST if it was anything more than 20% below the SM7B in sound quality. After all, this is an expensive mic in my universe... Well this mic is comparable to the SM7B in every way. Rich, big sound and on top of everything, it’s the coolest LOOKING mic I’ve ever owned (I got the nickel plated version.) it’s worth every penny and no one listening to you on stage will ever disagree! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022 by Tunedude

  • It's perfect!
Color: Black
Don't dislike a thing...I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024 by Karen B.

  • Incredible
Color: Brushed Nickel
I didn’t think one could hear the difference so clearly. I have always used SM58 microphones and they are amazing. I wanted an upgrade and hesitated because of the price. However, all I did was unplug my SM58 and plug this in, no other adjustments, and the difference was clear. If you have it in the budget this mic is a worthwhile investment! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024 by Jason Starinieri

  • Don't buy this , it doesn't work
Color: Brushed Nickel
This mic comes unscrewed even if on mic stand and sound isn't clear at all. so I decided to use my old mic, update 423 dollars and yet no refund yet , I'm starting to think high dollar purchases at Amazon isn't smart, I spend an insane amount of money regularly on Amazon, but I find over priced junk like this is hard to get a refund for, im still waiting. It's been weeks. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021 by Dusty lynn

  • Sounds great...broken after 3 months.
Color: Brushed Nickel
Sounds great but broke after 3 months. Never been dropped and handled by professionals (large arena tour). If you're wondering we bought it on Amazon it's because we wanted it in two days. Anyhow, something happens and it now sounds thin and it's lost the fullness it had when we first bought it. The mic is leaps and bounds far better then a standard 58 but for 5 x the cost, should be at least as durable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017 by Amazon Customer

  • Great mic!
Color: Black
I've tried many dynamic mics that could fit my voice. Some had flat frequencies that sounded good but would have some bad feedback issues if my headphones were close or mics that sounded bassy and ones that I got tired to those I had to eat up the mics. My voice tends to be abit nasally and sibilance but this mic tames them quite well not to mention sounds very modern. Doesn't sound too muddy either which you can still understand someone when singing and talking but there is one slight issue like if you need to dial down for much louder sounds, can't quite hear it in my headphones ( which are beyerdynamic 770 ) but that could just be me maybe. Got this at a discount for 339 which was better than retail price 😀 Like all mics, you still have to EQ them but even after EQing this mic, there was only a small difference so there wasn't much missing out. I recommend this mic looking to mostly tame sibilance issues and don't have good mic technique and don't like too much bass in their voice. 😀 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021 by Cassandra Santoyo

Can't find a product?

Find it on Amazon first, then paste the link below.