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product_id: 6016974
title: "Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, Includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC)"
brand: "shure"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Shure"
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# Low self-noise & high output clipping 20Hz-20kHz ultra-wide freq range Rugged steel build for durability Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, Includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC)

**Brand:** shure
**Price:** ₨315601
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture your sound with legendary precision—don’t just record, define your vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, Includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC) by shure
- **How much does it cost?** ₨315601 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- shure enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shure brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Rugged alloy steel construction thrives in any environment, from humid studios to chilly outdoor gigs.
- • **Complete Pro Kit:** Includes swivel adapter, foam windscreen, and carrying case—everything you need to elevate your instrument recording game.
- • **Precision Control:** Lockable 0/10 dB attenuator switch and selectable low-frequency rolloff give you ultimate tonal flexibility.
- • **Phantom Power Ready:** Optimized for 48 Vdc phantom power with compatibility down to 11 Vdc—plug into any modern mixer with confidence.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Flat frequency response ensures every note is captured with pristine accuracy—no coloration, just pure sound.

## Overview

The Shure SM81-LC is a professional cardioid condenser microphone designed for acoustic instruments like guitar, piano, and cymbals. Featuring a flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, low self-noise, and rugged steel construction, it delivers transparent, distortion-free sound in any environment. Equipped with a lockable attenuator and selectable low-frequency rolloff, it requires phantom power (best at 48 Vdc) and comes with essential accessories including a swivel adapter, windscreen, and carrying case.

## Description

The Shure SM81 is a high-quality, unidirectional condenser microphone designed for studio recording, broadcasting, and sound reinforcement. Its wide frequency response, low noise characteristics, and low RF susceptibility have made it a standard for applications involving acoustic instruments, especially guitar, piano, and cymbals. POWER REQUIREMENTS NOTE: This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.

Review: A wonderful recording mic! - The SM-81 has been around for decades, and I used it back in the 1990s, so I considered it for a large recording project at my church. But it's been around for decades ... surely there must be something newer that costs about the same but sounds better? Well, in a word, no, I found nothing better in its price range (under $400). I brought in five different mics (from a vendor that accepts returns with no restocking fees), and placed them all among the string players, the choir, the soloists, and the organ. The recording was digital, with 96 kHz sampling and 24-bit resolution. Then came two weeks of listening and editing. Guess what? The SM-81 mics were the most neutral (that's a very GOOD thing!), the most musical, the least distorted sounding mics of the group. Their sound pickup off-axis (where many mics add unwanted coloratio) was essentially indistinguishable from the straight-ahead sound. Wonderful! Since that project, we have bought 2 more SM-81s, and they continue to help us make beautiful recordings.
Review: Hard to Beat at any price - The SM81 is a gorgeous mic with a dead flat response. The sound is transparent and absolutely accurate. As a drum overhead it is the standard go to mic for countless sound engineers, but stopping there would be selling this mic short! Mic an acoustic guitar and hear everything in clean clear brilliance. No it’s not a Neuman but it’s almost a required staple for any recording/sound engineer and worth having in your arsenal. I’ll be buying another for my drum mic kit soon.

## Features

- This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc. Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.
- The SM81 is ruggedly constructed. It operates on phantom power and performs over a wide range of temperatures and humidity conditions. It is furnished with a swivel adapter, attenuator-switch lock, foam windscreen, and case for carrying and storage. Other accessories are available.
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. Flat response curve for accurate reproduction of sound sources.
- Low noise and high output clipping level. Low distortion over a wide range of load impedances.
- Cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetric about axis, providing maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sounds.
- Low RF susceptibility.
- Selectable low-frequency response: flat, 6 or 18 dB/octave rolloff.
- 0 dB/10 dB lockable attenuator switch.
- Rugged steel construction for durability. Field-usable over wide range of temperature and humidity conditions.
- Cardioid condenser instrument microphone offers a wide frequency response and low self-noise. Features include flat response curve, low noise and high output clipping level, low distortion over a range of load impedances, and low RF susceptibility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002D0JHE |
| Audio Sensitivity | 18 Decibels |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,766 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #35 in Vocal Condenser Microphones |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (192) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042406051194 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Impedance | 150 Ohms |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 8.34 x 0.94 x 0.94 inches |
| Item model number | SM81-LC |
| Manufacturer | Shure |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements. |
| Product Dimensions | 8.34 x 0.94 x 0.94 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB |
| Size | 212 |
| UPC | 042406051194 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shure
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Radio, Amplifier, Speaker
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Model Name:** SM81-LC
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Special Feature:** Clip

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful recording mic!
*by B***I on November 2, 2012*

The SM-81 has been around for decades, and I used it back in the 1990s, so I considered it for a large recording project at my church. But it's been around for decades ... surely there must be something newer that costs about the same but sounds better? Well, in a word, no, I found nothing better in its price range (under $400). I brought in five different mics (from a vendor that accepts returns with no restocking fees), and placed them all among the string players, the choir, the soloists, and the organ. The recording was digital, with 96 kHz sampling and 24-bit resolution. Then came two weeks of listening and editing. Guess what? The SM-81 mics were the most neutral (that's a very GOOD thing!), the most musical, the least distorted sounding mics of the group. Their sound pickup off-axis (where many mics add unwanted coloratio) was essentially indistinguishable from the straight-ahead sound. Wonderful! Since that project, we have bought 2 more SM-81s, and they continue to help us make beautiful recordings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to Beat at any price
*by J***M on May 2, 2022*

The SM81 is a gorgeous mic with a dead flat response. The sound is transparent and absolutely accurate. As a drum overhead it is the standard go to mic for countless sound engineers, but stopping there would be selling this mic short! Mic an acoustic guitar and hear everything in clean clear brilliance. No it’s not a Neuman but it’s almost a required staple for any recording/sound engineer and worth having in your arsenal. I’ll be buying another for my drum mic kit soon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Value for the $$$
*by I***7 on August 26, 2024*

It arrived before the due date!!!! Awesome product!!! Recommend Highly!!!

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