Name: SM81
Brand: Shure
SKU: 404856
Rating: 3.8 (47 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

it can handle low-end distortions pretty well
this instrument is sufficient for a range of different instruments
The device is robustly constructed and can easily last for more than a decade

sensitivity is a bit on the smaller side
patterns in your frequency diagram to be pretty flat
Not suitable for holding in hands

Microphone type: Stage/performance microphone
Direction type: Unidirectional
Power consumption: 1.2 mA
Input impedance: 150 Ω
Sensitivity: -45 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz

Shure SM81 - Pros & Cons

it can handle low-end distortions pretty well
this instrument is sufficient for a range of different instruments
The device is robustly constructed and can easily last for more than a decade
Overall construction is highly durable
The low end is well defined and rich with this mic
excellent sound definition and manages very consistent high and lows
The overall construction of this mic is rock solid
They are a great workhorse mics
They are versatile in that regard
it has a very accurate frequency response
ratio quality price is excellent
a very natural sound that is great for overhead drum mics
this mic is definitely a fantastic value
very well built mics at very reasonable prices
SM81 is very slim and sleek
best neutral and transparent microphones built
to deliver neutral
better
and crystal clear sounds
unobtrusive
feedback resistant
very responsive and provide good articulation and clarity
are smooth
bright and transparent with lots of high-end clarity
lovely bass response
smooth mids and silky highs
very natural
transparent sound and almost imperceptible self-noise
Setup is quick and easy and you can get some fantastic results
Tone
blend and volume controls are all accessible from the
it s quite decent and more than enough for miking instruments
Extremely neutral response Very clear and pure sounding Rich

sensitivity is a bit on the smaller side
patterns in your frequency diagram to be pretty flat
Not suitable for holding in hands
they produce a pretty dull sound
more expensive and take up less space
Any unauthorized use
via print or Internet
No enhanced strumming or picked-sound lift
35-year old design is pretty hard to beat for those applications
SM81 tone is boring
lacks flair or any character
one of the most expensive
relatively low SPL it can handle before breaking up a little bit
don't stick it too close to a drum head
Audio Technica microphone or a lamp
low-output passive ribbons can introduce unwanted noise
lack the warmth of large diaphragm condensers
tend to sound bright
artificial
generic and even a little harsh
lack of talent
high frequency noise or low frequency rumble
mic has no internal shock mount and should not be hand-held
Anything cheaper will likely sound harsher or colored
recording sound engineers aren t easily fooled
SM81 doesn t suffer from a distorted low end
sensitivity is a bit lacking behind

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Shure SM81 - Full Specifications

Microphone type	Stage/performance microphone
Direction type	Unidirectional

Colour of product	Metallic

Device interface	XLR-3

Input impedance	150.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)	78.0 dB
Sensitivity	-45.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 20000

Height	0.93 in
Depth	8.35 in
Weight	8.11 oz

Power consumption	1.2 mA

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Shure SM81 Shure - Editorial Reviews (1)

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