The Shure RPW170 is a brushed nickel wireless KSM8 capsule designed for compatible Shure handheld wireless transmitters. Its Dualdyne dual-diaphragm dynamic design, cardioid polar pattern, and 40Hz–16kHz frequency response make it suited for vocalists, presenters, and other live wireless microphone applications.
The Shure RPW170 brings the KSM8 Dualdyne microphone capsule to compatible Shure wireless handheld transmitters. Its dual-diaphragm dynamic construction is designed for vocal applications where consistent, controlled microphone performance is important.
The cardioid pickup pattern focuses on sound arriving from the front of the capsule, making the RPW170 well suited to live vocals, speaking, presentations, and other wireless performance environments. Its 40Hz–16kHz frequency response covers the fundamental and upper-frequency detail needed for clear vocal reproduction.
Finished in brushed nickel, the RPW170 is designed as a replacement or upgrade capsule for compatible Shure handheld wireless transmitters. It is a practical choice for performers and audio professionals who want KSM8 microphone characteristics while maintaining the freedom of a Shure wireless system.
| Brand | Shure |
| Name | Shure RPW170 | KSM8 Dual-Diaphragm Cardioid Capsule | Brushed Nickel for Shure Handheld Transmitters |
| Primary Category | Wireless Microphone Capsule |
| Build Material | Brushed Nickel |
| Driver Configuration | Dual-Diaphragm Dynamic Capsule |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz–16kHz Hz |