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Shure SM81-LC Condenser Wired Professional Microphone
Sweetwater Sound (420405)
99.5% positive feedback
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US $438.90
ApproximatelyAU $682.48
+ $30.56 postage
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Industry-standard Acoustic Guitar Mic… and More! If you’ve been looking for a versatile, precise, and rugged mic, you’ve found it. The Shure SM81’s uniform cardioid pickup pattern achieves maximum gain before feedback onstage, while offering excellent off-axis rejection in a myriad of applications. Besides being an industry-standard microphone for acoustic guitar, this small-diaphragm condenser’s ruler-flat frequency response offers natural-sounding reproduction of other acoustic instruments, such as mandolin, violin, and banjo. It also performs admirably as drum overheads. What’s more, it exhibits impressive SPL handling, enabling it to effortlessly tackle loud sources. A 3-position highpass filter switch and lockable -10dB pad round out the SM81’s robust features.
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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
BrandShure
MPNSM81LC, SHUSM81LC
GTIN0042406051194
UPC0042406051194
ModelSM81-LC
eBay Product ID (ePID)129795033
Product Key Features
ConnectivityWired
Form FactorCondenser Microphone
Mount TypeNone
FeaturesNoise-Cancelling, Frequency Selector
Dimensions
Weight8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Sound ModeMono
DesignFreestanding
Professional CompatibilityBroadcast, Recording
Effective Output Level-45 Dbm
Connector(s)Xlr
Impedance150ohm
Microphone Form FactorHandheld/Stand-Held
Frequency Response20-20000Hz
Pickup PatternUnidirectional, Cardioid
UsageProfessional
TypeCondenser Microphone
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- 10 Jul, 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 :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 May, 2017
Shure's Swiss Army Condenser.
Can't ignore the versatility of this microphone. From instrument to voice, live stage to studio, I have not come across a situation where the SM-81 is not a viable solution. I own plenty of mics from Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, and AT, and they're all awesome. At this mic's price point, there are few that can compare.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Dec, 2017
It's Good
This mic is clear and accurate in its reproduction of sound. I simultaneously use a Rode nt2 for my vocals and the Shure SM81 for my guitar. I'm able to do this w/o picking up my voice on the Shure, but getting a good, clear guitar. I really like this setup.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Feb, 2018
You Get What You Pay For
Good bang for the buck. My Bluegrass playing wife uses it as a backup instrumental mic for guest guitar and mandolin players. Compared to a Neumann KM-184 it's flatter and less outstanding in the mix but has a wider range of tones because of its pad and bass rolloff.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2020
Big difference recording acoustics
So far I have experienced a big difference in sound quality with the sm-81 recording my nylon string acousticVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Aug, 2020
Best for acoutic
Used it for both acoustic guitar and mandolin...great detailed faithful sound!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Jul, 2017
Shure SM 81 microphone
Introduced in 1978, and still an industry standard for stage and studio! Nothing sounds like a Shure SM 81, except a used SM 81!!! Can't go wrong!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Sep, 2022
My acoustic guitar mic
Sell great and sounds goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Aug, 2023
Good standard mics
Good neutral condenser mics. Great for drum overheads, acoustic instruments, and back up vocalsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Oct, 2017
Awesome microphone
Beautiful sounding mids/highs, great on my acoustic guitarVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
