The Best Microphone for
Detailed Recordings
A versatile, rugged, inexpensive high-quality for studio recordings.
Acountic instruments recording? This one got it in an affordable price!

Introducing:
SHURE SM81
High-Quality Unidirectional Condenser Microphone

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.

Features:

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
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

Tech Specs

Frequency Response 20 - 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern Cardioid (unidirectional)
Output Impedance (at 1,000 Hz) 85 Ohms
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz) -45 dBV/Pa. (5.6 mV)
Construction Die cast metal handle. Dark gray matte finish. Polycarbonate grille with stainless steel screen.
Net Weight 230 g (8 oz)

All our SHURE SM81 microphone comes with a 1 year local warranty