SM87A

Vocal Microphone

The Shure SM87A microphone is a professional-quality, handheld condenser microphone for use in sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and studio recording installations. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides greater rejection of unwanted sound sources, making it ideal for miking individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting or for miking single sources in a reverberant or noisy environment. An integral three-stage wind and pop filter protects against wind and breath noise. Its built-in shock mount reduces stand and handling noise.

Applications: Live Vocals; Studio Vocals
Microphone Types: Condenser:

Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
Polar Patterns: SuperCardioid:

Screens unwanted sound sources. Ideal for individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting, or single sources in noisy environments.
Frequency Responses: Tailored:

Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.
Form Factors: Handheld
Model Lines: SM

Downloads: SM Microphone Product Brochure (PDF); SM87A Specification Sheet (PDF)
Related Links: FAQ's for SM87A; Compare in Mic Listening Lab

Features

Highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern
Controlled low-frequency roll-off
Very low RF and magnetic hum susceptibility
Minimally affected by varying load impedance
Built-in wind and pop filter
Transducer element shock mounted
Rugged construction for outstanding reliability
Field-usable over a wide range of temperature and humidity conditions
Accepts a wide variety of phantom power sources, including DIN 45 596 voltages of 11 and 52 Vdc

Specifications

Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Phantom power required?: Phantom Supply Requirement: 11 to 52 Vdc, positive at both pins 2 and 3. Current Drain: 1.0 to 1.2 mA

Accessories

	Name	Availability
	RK214G Factory original replacement grille for the Shure SM87A wired microphone and wireless handheld transmitter.	Where To Buy
	R128 Replacement microphone cartridge for Shure Model SM87 and SM87A supercardioid condenser microphones.	Where To Buy
	A85WS Microphone windscreen reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure microphones such as the Beta 87A, Beta 87C, SM87A, and SM86 microphones. Available in black.	Where To Buy
	A25D Break resistant microphone clip that securely 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.	Where To Buy

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