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Shure SM81-LC Condenser Wired Professional Microphone

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$399.00

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The Shure SM81 condenser microphone is a highly sensitive yet durable mic ideal for any studio. With its wide frequency response and low self-noise, the SM81 captures vocals and acoustic instruments with stunning clarity and nuance. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses on sound sources directly in front of the mic, reducing unwanted ambient noise. Pristine Audio Quality for Vocals and Acoustics The SM81's extended frequency range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz captures the nuances of any performance. Its low self-noise means no hiss or hum to distract from the audio.

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Product Information

The Shure Model SM81 is a high-quality, unidirectional condenser microphone designed for studio recording, broadcasting, and sound reinforcement. Its wide frequency response, low noise characteristics, and low RF susceptibility have made it a standard for applications involving acoustic instruments, especially guitar, piano, and cymbals. The SM81 is ruggedly constructed. It operates on phantom power and performs over a wide range of temperatures and humidity conditions. It is furnished with a swivel adapter, attenuator-switch lock, foam windscreen, and case for carrying and storage. Features: 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. Flat response curve for accurate reproduction of sound sources. Low noise and high output clipping level. Low distortion over a wide range of load impedances. Cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetric about axis, providing maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sounds. Low RF susceptibility. Selectable low-frequency response: flat, 6 or 18 dB/octave rolloff. 0 dB/10 dB lockable attenuator switch. Phantom powering (DIN 45 596 voltages of 12 to 48 Vdc). Rugged steel construction for durability. Field-usable over wide range of temperature and humidity conditions.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Shure
MPN
SM81LC, SHUSM81LC
GTIN
0042406051194
UPC
0042406051194
Model
SM81-LC
eBay Product ID (ePID)
129795033

Product Key Features

Connectivity
Wired
Form Factor
Condenser Microphone
Mount Type
None
Features
Noise-Cancelling, Frequency Selector

Dimensions

Weight
8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Sound Mode
mono
Design
Freestanding
Professional Compatibility
Broadcast, Recording
Effective Output Level
-45 Dbm
Connector(s)
Xlr
Impedance
150ohm
Microphone Form Factor
Handheld/Stand-Held
Frequency Response
20-20000Hz
Pickup Pattern
Unidirectional, Cardioid
Usage
Professional
Type
Condenser Microphone

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5 out of 5 stars
by tjfalabamaJun 08, 2011
Professional instrument mic for accustical instruments in the home studio.
If you need a microphone to record acoustical instruments particularly guitars, this is the one to get. This will give you the natural sound that you want and pick up all the nuances (details in the sound) that bring the instrument up close. This is a truly professional mic for a home studio. However, a better mic means that it picks up all the little mistakes and magnifies them (actually it doesn't magnify them, they just sound nice & clear and thus stand out even more than with a cheaper mic). So you do need to know what you are doing to get good results. I tried using cheaper mics, but when you hear the natural tone of these mics, I couldn't go back. Mics are a key tool in the recording chain. Don't cheap out. This is not the best money can buy, but it is one of the cheapest instrument mics to get you a "professional" recording. I bought this to record instruments for an inexpensive portable studio. Actually this mic cost more than my audio interface (Lexicon Omega) and vocal mic (MXL63M)combined. I say that just to say how important this mic is to getting the sound I want. Eventually I will upgrade the vocal mic, but for now I am satisfied with my setup. Notice: Do not expect to use this for live performances, this is for recording only. It is much too sensitive for the stage. Likewise, this is NOT a vocal mic.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by mkat822Nov 03, 2010
USED SHURE SM81 - FIND A GOOD ONE AND BUY IT
AS FAR AS A GREAT OVERHEAD MIC AND AN ACOUSTIC GTR MIC, THE SHURE SM81 IS GREAT FOR A CLEAR NATURAL SOUND. IT HAS A LOW FREQUENCY ROLL OFF SWITCH AND A -10db SWITCH ALSO. VERY PRACTICAL AND USEFUL FEATURES. IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO HAVE A PAIR. SHURE CLAIMS THEY ALL SOUND AND PERFORM THE SAME FROM THE FACTORY SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET A MATCHED PAIR. ANYTIME YOU BUY A USED MIC, MAKE SURE YOU ASK THE SELLER QUESTIONS SUCH AS ARE THERE ANY IMPERFECTIONS SUCH AS DINGS,DENTS,MAJOR SCRATCHES. DO ALL THE SWITCHES AND CONNECTIONS WORK PROPERLY? THE SHURE SM81 IS A CONDENSER MIC WHICH MEANS IT REQUIRES PHANTOM POWER TO WORK AND ALSO IT IS A LITTLE MORE DELICATE AS FAR AS HANDLING ABUSE. CONSIDER ALL THIS WHEN DECIDING WHICH ONE TO BUY ON EBAY AS FAR AS CONDITION RELATED TO PRICE. SHURE SM81 CAN BE A GREAT MIC FOR YEARS, ALONG AS IT'S NOT BEEN ABUSED. FIND ONE WITH A WELL MAINTAINED HISTORY AND BUY IT. BUY TWO.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by pipbiancamanoJul 03, 2010
Sound in sound out. That's a good thing
This is a good old utilitarian mic. No bells and whistles just a good flat response mic that gets the job done. Stick it anywhere and gather the sound thats coming in. With the pad and filter it gets even more useful. Nice small footprint and thin contours mean you can stick it just about anywhere. The only negative to this mic is actually a complement. It is flat I mean ruler flat to the ear what comes in gets recorded. This can be often un-musical. This is not the mic you want to go to to add spice to something or to "give something a sound" it also does not work well in quiet bad acoustic spaces as it will pick up every aspect of the room.
5 out of 5 stars
by q6ZMV09oQVy@Del...Sep 12, 2011
True sound reproduction
I bought these mics because I kept seeing them on lists of mics recording engineers either had or had used, and loved them. I recorded acoustic, and electric guitar at a session using a Golden Age Pre-73. I mic'ed the acoustic at the 12th fret and the sound hole near the fret board, both mic's @ 10-12 inches away. After a couple placement adjustments, the guitar was perfect in our headphones. Used some bass roll off on the sound hole mic. We put one of these on a Strat played through a Vox amp. In conjunction with a Royer 121, through an AEA Ribbon Pre, we were very happy. The SM-81 again gave a very true reproduction of the guitar, and the Royer sounded meatier. All in all The guitar sounds great, and sits well in the mix. I have heard these SM-81's are great as drum overheads, but I haven't had a chance to use them yet. I am very happy how they sound so far.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by animalhouseprtyJul 09, 2020
Great mic! Love it for acoustic guitar
This mic sounds great. It gets a good spectrum of sound and is a great compliment to my arsenal of mics for recording acoustic guitar mostly :)
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Most relevant reviews

Professional instrument mic for accustical instruments in the home studio.

USED SHURE SM81 - FIND A GOOD ONE AND BUY IT

Sound in sound out. That's a good thing

True sound reproduction

Great mic! Love it for acoustic guitar

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