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Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Mic

BH #SHSM81LC • MFR #SM81-LC
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Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Mic
Key Features
  • For Live Sound, Broadcast & Recording
  • Excellent Off-Axis Rejection
  • Flat Response between 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Multiple Roll-Off Filters on Low End
The Shure SM81-LC is a cardioid condenser microphone used in live sound, broadcast, and recording scenarios. It features a flat-frequency response between 20 Hz and 20 kHz and provides a switchable low-pass filter that can be set to either 6 dB/octave or 18 dB/octave. Other features, such as a lockable -10 dB pad and SPL handling of 146 dB (with the pad on), make the microphone well suited for a variety of situations.
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Expected availability: Jun 11, 2026
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what comes in the box? Only the mic or something else too?
Asked by: Christopher D.
Comes with his plastic box, wind filter and mic clip.
Answered by: Federico D.
Date published: 2021-01-29

question

what cable to use with SM81-LC?
Asked by: Anonymous
xlr3 cable! like any mic..
Answered by: Federico D.
Date published: 2023-09-02
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