Shure SM81-LC Condenser Instrument Microphone

$439.00

Core Specifications

  • Microphone Type: Small-diaphragm electret condenser

  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid (uniform with frequency and symmetric about axis)

  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with a flat response curve

  • Output Impedance: EIA rated at 150 Ω (85 Ω actual)

  • Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): -45 dBV/Pascal (5.6 mV)

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio / Self-Noise: 16 dB-A

  • Maximum SPL: 128 to 146 dB (136 dB standard, up to 146 dB with -10 dB pad engaged)

  • Power Requirement: 12 to 48 Vdc (or 11–52 Vdc) phantom power

  • Output Connector: 3-pin professional audio (XLR), balanced transformer-coupled

  • Weight: 230 g (8 oz) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]