Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic
- Write a Review
- SKU
- #270090000000000
-
- MSRP:
- $224.00
-
- Your Savings:
- - $45.00
-
Free Shipping on Orders over $25
-
- Your Price:
- $17900
- Free Shipping
- Top Rated
- Top Seller
- Price Match
- Satisfaction Guarantee
-
res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
-
res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
-
res13052115952017618786551Live Wire Advantage Standard EXM Series Microphone Cable 15... $14.99 - $59.99
res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
-
res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
- res13052115952017618786551
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
Order today and let your vocals shine through.
SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic Specifications:
- Transducer type: Condenser (electret bias)
- Frequency response: 50 to 18,000Hz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance: 150Ω at 1kHz (Recommended minimum load impedance: 600Ω)
- Sensitivity (at 1,000Hz): Open Circuit Voltage: -50dBV/Pa (3.15 mV) (1 Pa = 94dB SPL)
- Output Clipping Level: 1000Ω Load at 1,000Hz: +3dBV (1.41 V)
- Maximum SPL (at 1,000Hz): 1000Ω load (1% THD): 147dB
- Self-Noise: 23dB typical, A-weighted
- Dynamic Range (1000Ω): 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%)
-
Heil Microphones Winter NAMM 2007
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 23 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
Reviews
Reviewed by 23 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
I have been singing in a band or solo for a VERY long time. My mic has always been the tried and true Shure SM58. I wanted a cleaner sound so I got one of these SM86 mics. The difference is like night and day. I love the sound this mic produces, even on some lower end equipment I use for some lesser gigs. I have no problem at all with feedback, but I dont know why. I sit and sing about 6 feet beside and slightly to the front of the speaker, but I can turn up the gain pretty high before any feedback occurs. I would recommend this mike in a heartbeat to anyone.
It has what it needs. No more, no less.
I am hard on equipment. I just finished my 3rd tourest season (gigging 6 nights a week from the end of may through labor day) setting up and tearing down every day. This mic is tough! not a mark on it except for maybe a rust spot or two on the screen where I got caught in a downpour.
It could be priced lower, but still, for the money it is a great value.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
After trying a number of different mics on my singer's voice ($100 to $400 price range), this model stood out from the pack. It was the perfect combo of warmth and clarity for his particular voice. For the price, this mic simply can't be beat. After owning this mic for about a month now, here are a couple of issues we have had that might help others out.FEEDBACK: This mic does like to take off a little bit around 8k but it is easily resolved with a 2 db or so reduction on the monitor EQ (note: monitors initially rung out with a 58). Otherwise, we did not experience any significant feedback issues as others have stated on here. It could be possible that the input gain was being pushed too hard in those cases, causing the feedback - difficult to say without seeing the application.ELECTRICAL SHOCK: We just had this issue come up today in a different venue. Singer was getting shocked on the face (by the mic) while playing electric guitar. The issue is NOT with the mic but rather the outlet the guitar amp was plugged into (outlet was not grounded properly). Needless to say, we will be carrying around a ground-fault tester from now on.Overall, if you're looking for a great condenser at a fair price and are doing acoustic, R&B, funk, etc. , this could be the ideal mic for you. I don?t think I?d recommend this for metal / hard rock due to the typically loud stage volumes you?d be fighting with for monitors. Bottom line: test a few different mics to insure it's the ideal mic for you...
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
The mic sounds AWESOME on snares. It will make your snare sound $2k more expensive than it is. The mic is great in the studio, especially for snares, guitars, acoustic guitars, and female vocals. Male vocals are decent to, but I like to go with a larger condenser or that...BEWARE LIVE USERS: This mic is claimed to be a live mic, it can work live, but it has a series of issues live. 1. It shocks you if you play guitar and sing at the same time, it is actually quite painful too.2. It doesn't go very loud without feedback... If you play HUGE festivals with massive outdoor stages, then it shouldn't be an issue, but anything in-doors will feedback like crazy, and bleed.Although on the bright side it needs almost no EQ. Sounds good the way it was built. But I say it is more of a studio mic. Go for an OM-5/or om-7 or even an sm58 for live stuff. That way you don't need phantom power.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
This is one of the best condenser mics you are likely to fine (especially at this price). Its clarity, and depth across the board is in a catagory with much more expensive condenser mics.Great product.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
Used this for about 200 shows now and I'm always fighting feedback. Probably the best tone ever in a mic, makes me sound like a better singer than I probably am...there is a lot of life in this mic, but it's a tradeoff with our biggest problem; not having enough dbs in the vocals. I'm a lead guitarist/singer in a hard rock/blues band. Anytime we don't have a huge stage our sound guy and I struggle with feedback and bleed. The tone is awesome on these and great for recording but after last night playing at one of the better venues in town, although a but cramped (the problem for these), I think I am going to go with an Audix OM-7 for all our live shows from now on.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
As an alternative to the SM58, the SM86 excels at vocal and instrumental recording. It will give you a pleasant tone before any EQ and can really emphasize the middle tones of vocals. I am quite pleased with this mic.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
just buy them...as many as possible before they disappear.best mic deal on the planet.blow away my more expensive peices when applicale live or in studio.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
I sing in a Gospel Trio and we use these mics a lot. A friend of our group turned us on to the SM 86. We bought 3 mics soon after trying one out. For clean, clear, consistent vocals you wont find a better mic at this price.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
If you are looking for the best road mic around buy this. If you need your vocals to punch through a swarm of guitar, bass, and drums, buy this mic. If you want reliability, and utility search no further.
Comments about Shure SM86 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Mic:
From it's tailored frequency response, to it's sleek design, the SM86 is a extremely nice microphone. You will be allured by it's smooth, shimmering, presence, and find comfort in it's ability to feel any mix."A well designed and pristine sounding microphone, at a appealing price."
