Shure SM81-LC
Shure SM81-LC Instrument Condenser Microphone
If you’ve been looking for a versatile, precise, and rugged small-diaphragm condenser mic, you’ve found it. The Shure SM81’s wide frequency response, low noise, and low RF susceptibility have made it a world standard for acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, and cymbals; but it’s a great choice for just about any studio, broadcasting, or sound reinforcement application. Its ruler-flat frequency response can be modified via a bass roll-off switch to minimize rumble, and its cardioid polar pattern captures your intended source while rejecting unwanted off-axis sound. Musicians and engineers here at Sweetwater rely on the Shure SM81 day after day, in the studio and onstage, and so can you.
Cardioid condenser instrument microphone with wide frequency response and low self noise. It offers a flat response curve, low noise, high unsaturated output level, low distortion under a wide range of load impedances, and low susceptibility to RF inferences.
The SM81 is the perfect choice for professional musicians or sound technicians who want a mic for acoustic instruments, such as an acoustic guitar, piano, or cymbals. Initially it was designed for live performance but thanks to its high quality it can also be used in home and professional recording studios.