- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
- Adjustable Frequency Response
- Interchangeable frequency response caps for mild and high boosts.
SM137Instrument Microphone
- Condenser
- Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
- Recommended Uses
- Studio Ensemble
- Studio Instrument
- Orchestra/Strings
- Woodwinds
- Acoustic Guitar
- Acoustic Bass
- Guitar Amp
- Piano/Organ
- Cymbals
- Percussion
- Stage Overhead
The SM137 is a versatile, flat-response cardioid condenser probe microphone.
The SM137 has an ultra-thin diaphragm for a frequency response that combines a smooth high-end with a tight, controlled low-end and a 15db pad for natural sound reproduction in both acoustic and high volume performance applications.
- Ultra-thin diaphragm for smooth high end and tight, controlled low end
- 15dB pad for performance consistency across a wider range of high SPL sources
- Low self-noise and transformerless preamplifier circuitry
- Cartridge Type
- Permanently Biased Condenser
- Frequency Response
- 20 to 20,000 Hz
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- Cardioid
- Output Impedance
- 150 ohms (actual)
- Attenuation Switch
- 0 dB or 15 dB attenuation
- Phantom Power
- 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc
- (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
- Current Drain
- 5.2 mA typical at 48 Vdc
- Common Mode Rejection
- >50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
- Dimensions and Weight
- 24 mm (0.950 in.) diameter
- 162 mm (6.375 in.) long
- 195 grams (6.9 oz.)
- Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
- -41 dBV/Pa
- Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted (IEC 651))
- 19 dB
- Maximum SPL@ 1000 Hz
- 5000 ohms load (Attenuator on): 150 (165 dB)
- 2500 ohms load (Attenuator on): 144 (159) dB
- 1000 ohms load (Attenuator on): 139 (154 dB)
- Output Clipping Level*
- 5000 ohms load: 15 dBV
- 2500 ohms load: 9 dBV>
- 1000 ohms load: 3 dBV
- *20 Hz to 20 kHz; THD < 1%. THD of the microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to the cartridge output at specified SPL.
- Dynamic Range (Attenuator On)
- 5000 ohms load: 133 (136) dB
- 2500 ohms load: 128 (130 dB)
- 1000 ohms load: 122 (125) dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio**
- 75 dB
- **S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self-noise A-weighted.
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A55M Shock Mount Microphone ClipIsolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands. |
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A25D Microphone ClipSecurely mounts the SM58, SM57, SM87A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C and all other microphones with 3/4-inch and larger handles to a standard microphone stand. |
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A53M Shock Mount Microphone ClipIsolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM81, SM94, VP64, KSM109, KSM137, and KSM141 to standard microphone stands. |
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A55HM Snap-in "Shock Stopper" MountShock Stopper Isolation Mount/Swivel Adapter, Half Mount, for SM57, SM58, Beta 57A, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C or any Shure tapered handle mic. |
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| User Guides | Language | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| SM137 User Guide | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish | 1721 (kb) |



