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Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic

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Overview

Studio-quality sound in a rugged stage mic.

The Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic gives you all the advantages of Shure's SM line with condenser mic clarity. It's ruggedly built to handle touring, with a frequency response tailored for clear reproduction of vocals. The cardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise and feedback. The SM86 has a built-in 3-point shockmount for minimizing handling noise and a 2-stage filter for reducing breath noises and pops.

It requires phantom power.

Features

  • Condenser capsule provides studio-quality sound
  • Rugged design handles the abuses of touring
  • Tailored frequency response for clear reproduction of vocals
  • Cardioid polar pattern minimizes unwanted background noise
  • Works excellently with both stage monitors and in-ear personal monitors
  • Built-in 3-point shockmount minimizes handling noise
  • 2-stage filter reduces wind and breath pop noise
Specs

SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic Specifications:

  • Transducer type: Condenser (electret bias)
  • Frequency response: 50 to 18,000Hz
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Output Impedance: 150Î at 1kHz (Recommended minimum load impedance: 600Î)
  • Sensitivity (at 1,000Hz): Open Circuit Voltage: -50dBV/Pa (3.15 mV) (1 Pa = 94dB SPL)
  • Output Clipping Level: 1000Î Load at 1,000Hz: +3dBV (1.41 V)
  • Maximum SPL (at 1,000Hz): 1000Î load (1% THD): 147dB
  • Self-Noise: 23dB typical, A-weighted
  • Dynamic Range (1000Î): 124dB (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 71dB at 94dB SPL (IEC 651)*
  • *S/N ratio is difference between 94dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self-noise A-weighted
  • Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector.
  • Power (Phantom Supply Requirement): 11 to 52 VDC, positive at both pins 2 and 3
  • Current Drain: 5.2 mA
  • Connector: Three-pin (XLR) professional audio
  • Dimensions (H x W): 183mm x 49mm, 7.2" x 1.92"
  • Net Weight: 278g (9.8oz.)
  • Environmental Conditions;Operating: -18 to 60 C (0 to 135 F) (relative humidity >90%), Storage: -29 to 74 C (-20 to 165 F) (relative humidity >80%)
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