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Shure SM81-LC Condenser Instrument Microphone

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Model: SM81-LC

The Shure 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.

Key features

  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing, Streaming
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. Flat response curve for accurate reproduction of sound sources.
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Shure SM81-LC Condenser Instrument Microphone

$439.00

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Connectivity
XLR
Best for
Studio
Colour
Black

The Shure 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. POWER REQUIREMENTS NOTE: This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.

Product Overview

  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing, Streaming
  • Brand: Shure
  • Model Name: SM81-LC
  • Connectivity Technology: XLR
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Special Feature: Clip
  • Compatible Devices: Radio, Amplifier, Speaker
  • Color: Black
  • Included Components:
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional

Product Features

  • This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.
  • 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. Other accessories are available.
  • 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.
  • Rugged steel construction for durability. Field-usable over wide range of temperature and humidity conditions.
  • Cardioid condenser instrument microphone offers a wide frequency response and low self-noise. Features include flat response curve, low noise and high output clipping level, low distortion over a range of load impedances, and low RF susceptibility.
    Connectivity Technology XLR
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Clip
    Compatible Devices Radio, Amplifier, Speaker
    Polar Pattern Unidirectional
    Audio Sensitivity 18 db
    Impedance 150 ohm
    Microphone Form Factor Handheld
    Power Source PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
    Number of Batteries 1 AAA batteries required.
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 db
    Hardware Platform PC
    Number of Channels 1
    Frequency Response 20 KHz
    Audible Noise 78 db
    Color Black
    Enclosure Material Alloy Steel
    Item Weight 8 ounces
    Item Dimensions 8.34 x 0.94 x 0.94 inches
    Antenna Location Singing, Streaming
    Brand Shure
    Model Name SM81-LC
    Model Number SM81-LC
    Built-In Media 10 dB Attenuator Lock, Carrying Storage Case, Microphone Clip for AMS26, Beta 181, KSM137, KSM141, MX412, MX418, MX412S, MX418S, MX412SE, MX418SE, SM62, SM63, SM63L, SM63LB, SM81, VP64, VP64A, VP64AL and standard microphone stands, Windscreen
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406051194
    Number of Packs 1
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    Item Highlight Condenser mic for guitar, piano and cymbals; includes swivel adapter, attenuator lock, windscreen and case
    UPC 042406051194
    External Testing Certification Não Aplicável
    Item Type Name Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC)
    Mfr Part Number SM81-LC
    Warranty Description 2 year limited, proof of purchase required.
Description

The Shure 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. POWER REQUIREMENTS NOTE: This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.

Product Overview

  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing, Streaming
  • Brand: Shure
  • Model Name: SM81-LC
  • Connectivity Technology: XLR
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Special Feature: Clip
  • Compatible Devices: Radio, Amplifier, Speaker
  • Color: Black
  • Included Components:
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional

Product Features

  • This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.
  • 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. Other accessories are available.
  • 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.
  • Rugged steel construction for durability. Field-usable over wide range of temperature and humidity conditions.
  • Cardioid condenser instrument microphone offers a wide frequency response and low self-noise. Features include flat response curve, low noise and high output clipping level, low distortion over a range of load impedances, and low RF susceptibility.
    Connectivity Technology XLR
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Clip
    Compatible Devices Radio, Amplifier, Speaker
    Polar Pattern Unidirectional
    Audio Sensitivity 18 db
    Impedance 150 ohm
    Microphone Form Factor Handheld
    Power Source PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
    Number of Batteries 1 AAA batteries required.
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 db
    Hardware Platform PC
    Number of Channels 1
    Frequency Response 20 KHz
    Audible Noise 78 db
    Color Black
    Enclosure Material Alloy Steel
    Item Weight 8 ounces
    Item Dimensions 8.34 x 0.94 x 0.94 inches
    Antenna Location Singing, Streaming
    Brand Shure
    Model Name SM81-LC
    Model Number SM81-LC
    Built-In Media 10 dB Attenuator Lock, Carrying Storage Case, Microphone Clip for AMS26, Beta 181, KSM137, KSM141, MX412, MX418, MX412S, MX418S, MX412SE, MX418SE, SM62, SM63, SM63L, SM63LB, SM81, VP64, VP64A, VP64AL and standard microphone stands, Windscreen
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406051194
    Number of Packs 1
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    Item Highlight Condenser mic for guitar, piano and cymbals; includes swivel adapter, attenuator lock, windscreen and case
    UPC 042406051194
    External Testing Certification Não Aplicável
    Item Type Name Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC)
    Mfr Part Number SM81-LC
    Warranty Description 2 year limited, proof of purchase required.
Specifications
Connectivity Technology
XLR
Connector Type
XLR
Special Feature
Clip
Compatible Devices
Radio, Amplifier, Speaker
Polar Pattern
Unidirectional
Audio Sensitivity
18 db
Impedance
150 ohm
Microphone Form Factor
Handheld
Power Source
PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Number of Batteries
1 AAA batteries required.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
78 db
Hardware Platform
PC
Number of Channels
1
Frequency Response
20 KHz
Audible Noise
78 db
Color
Black
Enclosure Material
Alloy Steel
Item Weight
8 ounces
Item Dimensions
8.34 x 0.94 x 0.94 inches
Antenna Location
Singing, Streaming
Brand
Shure
Model Name
SM81-LC
Model Number
SM81-LC
Built-In Media
10 dB Attenuator Lock, Carrying Storage Case, Microphone Clip for AMS26, Beta 181, KSM137, KSM141, MX412, MX418, MX412S, MX418S, MX412SE, MX418SE, SM62, SM63, SM63L, SM63LB, SM81, VP64, VP64A, VP64AL and standard microphone stands, Windscreen
Unit Count
1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number
00042406051194
Number of Packs
1
Manufacturer
Shure
Number of Items
1
Item Highlight
Condenser mic for guitar, piano and cymbals; includes swivel adapter, attenuator lock, windscreen and case
UPC
042406051194
External Testing Certification
Não Aplicável
Item Type Name
Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC)
Mfr Part Number
SM81-LC
Warranty Description
2 year limited, proof of purchase required.
What's included
• 10 dB Attenuator Lock
• Carrying Storage Case
• Microphone Clip for AMS26
• Beta 181
• KSM137
• KSM141
• MX412
• MX418
• MX412S
• MX418S
• MX412SE
• MX418SE
• SM62
• SM63
• SM63L
Shipping

Every order includes free next-day delivery to the continental US. Order by 5pm PT Monday–Friday or 3pm PT Saturday and it ships the same day from California. The delivery service and $0 shipping charge are confirmed at checkout.