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(More customer reviews)I have a pair of these that I use for recording vocals on live bands (churches and small bars). I'll swap them out with the house mics (typically an SM-58 or equivalent dynamic). In several cases this was the first condenser an artist had used, and they've always liked the obvious 'new' sound. The fidelity is a significant upgrade, but there's always the limiting factor of the $10 mic pre built in to the house mixer board. Used with a good outboard pre, it is a very strong mic for the money. Yes there are better mics but this puts me reasonably at the point of diminishing returns. Although cardioid, it is VERY sensitive to the angle at which it is held-make sure it is parallel with the mouth, or you lose much of the sibilance. Quality is typical Shure professional grade, no issues with these after several years.
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The Shure SM86 is a unidirectional (cardioid) condenser vocal microphone for professional use in live performance. An extremely rugged microphone, the SM86 withstands the rigors of touring while delivering studio-quality sound. The tailored frequency response of the SM86 reproduces vocals with clarity. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise. The built-in three-point shock mount minimizes handling noise, and a two-stage pop filter reduces wind and breath "pop" noise.
Key Features
Condenser cartridge for studio quality sound
Tailored frequency response for a clear reproduction of vocals
Rugged construction withstands the rigors of touring sound
Cardioid polar pattern minimizes unwanted background noise
Excellent choice for stage monitors and personal monitors
Built-in three-point shock mount minimizes handling noise
Two-stage "pop" filter reduces wind and breath noise
Specifications
Transducer Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 18,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 150 Ohms at 1 kHz; recommended minimum load impedance: 600 Ohms
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage: -50 dBV/Pa (3.15 mV); (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output Clipping Level: 1000 Ohm Load at 1,000 Hz: +3 dBV (1.41 V)
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz): 1000 ohm load (1% THD): 147 dB
Self-Noise: 23 dB typical, A-weighted
Dynamic Range (1000 ohms): 124 dB (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:71 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651)* -- *S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB 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
Case: Dark gray enamel-painted steel with matte-finished silver colored steel grille
Weight: 9.8 ounces
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