Microphones
Shure SM81
Cardioid instrument condenser · Three-position low-cut · 10 dB pad
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Also used for: Recording: Microphones
Model details
An instrument condenser for acoustic guitar, piano, cymbals and ensemble recording. Its low-cut choices help control rumble or proximity effect, while the pad accommodates louder close-miked sources. Its cardioid pattern and 20 Hz–20 kHz response suit detailed instrument capture without relying on a strongly voiced response. Use a phantom-powered microphone input and choose the low-cut setting for the source rather than applying it automatically to piano or other full-range instruments.
Typical uses: Acoustic guitar · Drum overheads · Piano and ensembles
- Model
- Shure SM81
- Brand
- Shure
- Equipment type
- Microphones
- Transducer
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Low-frequency controls
- Flat or two low-cut slopes
- Attenuator
- 10 dB
- Power
- Phantom; 48 V preferred
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