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Shure SM81 Condenser Instrument Microphone
The Shure SM81 is one of the most recorded instrument microphones in history: a cardioid small-diaphragm condenser whose flat, honest response has made it the studio and stage standard for acoustic guitar, cymbals and piano since 1978.
Its exceptionally flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz response captures sources exactly as they sound, with low self-noise and high SPL handling covering everything from delicate fingerpicking to crashing ride cymbals. A three-position low-cut filter tames rumble and proximity, a -10 dB pad handles the loudest sources, and the legendary Shure build shrugs off decades of road work.
It is a reference tool that never leaves the mic locker. DjLab supplies genuine Shure in Lebanon with USD pricing, warranty handled locally, and fast delivery.
| Type | Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser |
| Response | Flat 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Controls | 3-position low-cut, -10 dB pad |
| Use | Acoustic guitar, cymbals/overheads, piano, strings |
| Power | 48V phantom; legendary Shure durability |
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
4 reviews from leading pro-audio publications
“I have a a pair of early USA made SM81's. Love them on hi hats as it seems to add a little bit of warmth to the sound, and somehow rolls off the sibilants. I've used it as a side of snare mic and it worked really well there too.”Read full review →
“The SM81 small diaphragm condenser microphone offers a wide, linear frequency response from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, accurately capturing the natural sound of any instrument. It excels at capturing transients with remarkable speed and precision.”Read full review →
“The Shure SM81 is a versatile and reliable condenser microphone renowned for its accurate sound reproduction and exceptional build quality, making it an ideal choice for capturing the rich tonal nuances of acoustic instruments.”Read full review →
“Thus, the Shure SM81 remains ideal for sound recording on stage and in home studios. This professional condenser microphone also has a uniform response curve (and therefore relatively flat) allowing precise reproduction of the sound source captured, whether it is a voice or the sound of an acoustic instrument, particularly the guitar.”Read full review →
