Shure SM81-LC
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Known for its super-flat frequency response, the classic SM-81 can be found in the mic cabinet of any studio worth its salt. Drum overheads, acoustic guitars, and piano all benefit from the 81's honest sound. Hot tip: it's become our secret weapon for snare (with the pad on) and fiddle.
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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. 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
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