Shure Debuts Wired KSM11 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone at NAMM 2025

ANAHEIM, CA, January 22, 2025—Following the introduction of its award-winning KSM11 Wireless Cardioid Condenser Capsule in 2022, Shure continues to redefine the standard for premium vocal performance microphones. Today, Shure announced the KSM11 is now available in a wired version, delivering the same industry-leading vocal clarity and natural sound of the wireless capsule in an XLR microphone.

Building on the KSM11’s reputation as the premium standard for vocal microphones, the wired KSM11 now makes top-tier performance accessible to artists and engineers who demand an XLR solution for live performance, broadcast, simulcast, and live-streamed applications. For performances that require efficient and unmatched quality, the KSM11 requires substantially less processing and EQ to reproduce the true quality and intelligibility of artists’ vocals. The wired version retains all the benefits of its wireless counterpart, including:

• Proprietary condenser capsule using a ¾-inch gold diaphragm and premium electronics for exceptional dynamic range and transient response
• Highly consistent, deep cardioid polar pattern to reduce off-axis phase distortion for pristinely focused vocal reproduction to provide rich and full low frequency response, linear and transparent mid-range, and natural high-end detail
• Advanced suspended isolation system for minimizing handling noise
• Dent-resistant hardened steel grille with 3-stage plosive reduction pop filtering for consistent, artifact-free vocals

“The KSM11 sets a new standard for top-of-the-line condenser microphones, delivering the most natural, transparent, and high-clarity audio without the need for additional processing,” said Nick Wood, Senior Director, Global Marketing and Product Management at Shure. “We knew it was unlike anything else on the market, and with the introduction of the wireless capsule, we saw strong demand for a wired version. It became clear that artists and engineers saw the potential for this technology in live performances where the simplicity of a wired setup is required.

Trusted by the Industry’s Leading Artists and Engineers
Since its debut, the KSM11 has been adopted by front-of-house and monitor engineers for performers such as Dua Lipa; Tyler, the Creator; and Miley Cyrus. These engineers praised the microphone’s ability to deliver honest and pure vocal reproduction, simplifying the mix process while ensuring every bit of the artist’s performance is heard with unmatched clarity.

“When I compared it to the other very popular mic, I was surprised that the (KSM)11 had much better high-end to it. It was much smoother, much more natural. I’d say put it in your lineup, because it is going to be a great-sounding mic.” – Paul Hager, FOH, Miley Cyrus

“Rappers, MCs – they always cup the mic. That is the notorious problem with hip-hop. I actually talked to Shure, and I said, ‘Boy, it’d be really nice if you had a mic that could do this.’ So, they sent me a capsule of the KSM11... And I was like ‘Nailed it, you got it.’ It is consistent whether or not your artist cups the mic. I can just trust it. I can trust that capsule to get the job done.” – Paul Wichmann, FOH, Tyler, The Creator

Pricing and Availability

The KSM11 Wired Microphone (XLR), retailing at $799 USD, is available now and will be on display at the Shure Booth (#15608) at NAMM 2025 in Anaheim (January 23 – 25).

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