Shure KSM 27 vs. Shure KSM 32?

[triple cubic]

Is there really any difference between these two microphones? And if so, is it really worth paying that much more for the 32? I've heard good things about the 27...

I will be using one of these mics for vocals only.

Anybody know what's better?

Lemme know... thanks, y'all.

- T

[triple cubic]

Nobody???

[Herm]

I own a ksm 32 and its a great all round mic.
I do know that they are not the same as the ksm32 is a medium diaphram I think 3/4
inch and the ksm27 is a large 1 inch so there is some differance but I cant tell you
cause never heard the 27.

I doubt either way you will be disapointed on which one you get.

[still4given]

I don't own either but I did go and listen to them. I was looking for a good vocal mic and so I tried several at the sound booth at GC. I thought there was a noticible difference between the two. The 32 was just more natural sounding to my ears. The 27 sounded good too but not as nice as the 32. I ended up buying the RODE NT1000 though. If I could have afforded the KSM32 I may have gone with it but the NT1000 edged out the KSM27 for what I was was looking for in a vocal mic.

You really should go and give them a listen for yourself. Your ears may be looking for something different than mine.

Blessings, Terry

[triple cubic]

Thanks, everyone, for your help. I'll probably end up getting the KSM 27 since it's still high quality for a little bit less.

Appreciate you guys' advice.

Peace,

Eufonik

[boxorox]

I have the KSM32 and I like it, but not for most vocals. It's a nice accurate mic, that does great with percussion, bass insturments, some amp cabs, and some vocals. If you want vocals to sound un-hyped and natural, it's a good mic. If you want a more tradional mic for "bigger than life vocals" you won't get it out of the KSM32.

I can't speak for the 27 because I've never heard it. But the buzz is that it's got a but more of a flattering response for vocals - albeit less accurate.

[jimlove]

HAve you been able to listen to the KSM44? that is one awesome mic. Did a female singer for a whole album with a borrowed one. It really gave it a warm vintage feel which is what I was going for. I suspect that the 27 is the 44 but one diaphragm only. The 44 has a 1 inch diaphragm.

[triple cubic]

I can't afford the KSM 44... that would break the bank, plus I think it's a bit of overkill for my purposes...

The 27 looks just about right. Thanks SO MUCH to everyone on this board for helpin' me out whenever I post here. You guys are the coolest!

- T