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The PGA81 is a professional quality instrument microphone with an updated industrial design that features a black metallic finish and grille offering an unobtrusive visual presence. Legendary Shure quality construction ensures exceptional performance in rigorous environments.

Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone                  

PG ALTA Brochure

PGA81 Spec Sheet

PGA81 User Guide

<ul>
	<li>Flat-response microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of acoustic instrument sound sources in more sensitive environments.</li>
	<li>Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise</li>
	<li>Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and grille for unobtrusive visual presence</li>
	<li>Available with XLR Cable (4.57 m)</li>
	<li>Stand adapter for mounting to a microphone stand</li>
	<li>Zipper pouch included for additional protection during storage or transport</li>
	<li>Legendary Shure quality design and construction for exceptional performance in rigorous environments</li>
</ul>

End-Address/Small Diaphragm

Flat

House of Worship

Theater

Touring/Rental

Performance

Recording

The PGA81 is ideal for use in sensitive acoustic instrument performance and recording. Available with and without a cable.

Cardioid

Snare Drum/Toms

Acoustic String Instruments

Piano/Organ

Orchestra

PG ALTA

Shure PG ALTA Microphones - Product Overview

Choir

Accordion

Acoustic Guitar

Ambience

Banjo

Cello

Cymbals

Drum Set

Hi-Hat

Overhead

Percussion

Piano

Room Pick-Up

Ukulele

Violin / Viola

Woodwinds

PGA81

Condenser

Field recording

Club

Hotel & Convention

Live Performance

Place of worship

Rehearsal Space

Stadium

Theater Stage

Home/Project Studio

Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector, No Cable included

PGA81-LC

Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector, Incl. XLR to XLR Cable

PGA81-XLR

The KSM137 is an end-address condenser microphone with a single cardioid polar pattern. Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM137 can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and extended frequency response make it ideal for recording instruments.

Versatile, durable, and precise, the KSM137 is an outstanding microphone for instruments ranging from percussion to wind, strings to brass, and piano to guitar.

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

KSM137 User Guide

KSM Brochure

KSM137 Spec Sheet

<ul>
	<li>Highly consistent cardioid polar pattern</li>
	<li>Ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24 karat gold-layered, low mass Mylar® diaphragm for superior transient response</li>
	<li>Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response, no crossover distortion, and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion</li>
	<li>Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors</li>
	<li>Subsonic filter eliminates low frequency rumble (less than 17 Hz) caused by mechanical vibration</li>
	<li>Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)</li>
	<li>3-position switchable pad (0 dB, 15 dB, and 25 dB) for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)</li>
	<li>3-position switchable low-frequency filter reduces background noise and counteracts proximity effect</li>
</ul>

Performance Characteristics

<ul>
	<li>Extended frequency response</li>
	<li>Exceptional reproduction of low-frequency sounds</li>
	<li>Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPL)</li>
	<li>Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference</li>
</ul>

Common Applications

<ul>
	<li>Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings</li>
	<li>Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind</li>
	<li>Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum</li>
	<li>Overhead miking -- drums or percussion</li>
	<li>Ensembles -- choral or orchestral</li>
	<li>Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums</li>
</ul>

Broadcast/ENG

Film & TV production

The Shure KSM137 is a small-diaphragm condenser mic that sounds great on everything - it excels on acoustic guitars, choirs, and drum overheads.

Cymbals/Overhead

E-Guitar/Bass

Studio Recording

Shure KSM Microphones - Product Overview

Brass & Woodwinds

Other Instruments

Cardioid instrument microphone delivers excellent sound isolation and superior transient response. It features a gold-layered Mylar diaphragm, preamplifier for transparency, subsonic filter to stop low frequency rumble, and a pad for handling SPLs.

Kick Drum

Pipe Organ

Snare Drum

Upright Bass

KSM137

Recording Studio

Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Champagne, 3-pin XLR Connector

KSM137/SL

Condenser Microphone Stereo Set, Cardioid, Champagne, 3-pin XLR Connector

KSM137/SL Stereo

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.

Professional Instrument Condenser Microphone                  

SM137 User Guide

SM137 Spec Sheet

SM Brochure

<ul>
	<li>
		Ultra-thin diaphragm for smooth high end and tight, controlled low end</li>
	<li>
		15dB pad for performance consistency across a wider range of high SPL sources</li>
	<li>
		Low self-noise and transformerless preamplifier circuitry</li>
</ul>

Versatile, flat-response condenser microphone in both acoustic and high volume performance applications.

Shure SM Microphones

Cardioid instrument condenser microphone offers natural sound reproduction in both acoustic and high volume performance applications. Features include a thin diaphragm, a Class-A preamplifier, pad for performance consistency, and low self-noise.

SM137

Auditorium

Lecture Hall

Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector, No Cable included


SM137-LC

The KSM141 is a dual-pattern end-addressed condenser microphone with a rotating collar, allowing easy switching between a consistent cardioid or true omnidirectional polar pattern for smooth and extremely focused sound reproduction.

Designed for studio use, yet rugged enough for live applications, the KSM141 can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). Its low self-noise and extended frequency response make it ideal for recording musical instruments.

Dual Pattern Instrument Microphone                  

KSM141 Spec Sheet

KSM141 User Guide

<ul>
	<li>A mechanical polar pattern switch for highly consistent cardioid and true omnidirectional polar patterns. Provides flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications</li>
	<li>Ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24 karat gold-layered, low mass Mylar&reg; diaphragm for superior transient response</li>
	<li>Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast transient response, no crossover distortion, and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion</li>
	<li>Premium electronic components, including gold-plated internal and external connectors</li>
	<li>Subsonic filter eliminates low frequency rumble (less than 17 Hz) caused by mechanical vibration</li>
	<li>Three-position switchable pad (0 dB, 15 dB, and 25 dB) for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)</li>
	<li>Three-position switchable low-frequency filter to reduce background noise and counteract proximity effect</li>
</ul>

Performance Characteristics

<ul>
	<li>Extended frequency response</li>
	<li>Low self-noise</li>
	<li>Exceptional reproduction of low-frequency sounds</li>
	<li>Can withstand high sound pressure levels (SPL)</li>
	<li>High output level</li>
	<li>No crossover distortion</li>
	<li>Uniform polar response</li>
	<li>Superior common mode rejection and suppression of radio frequency interference</li>
</ul>

Applications

Some typical applications for the KSM141 are listed below. Microphone use, however, is a matter of personal taste. The KSM141 may be used for a variety of applications other than those listed.

<ul>
	<li>Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings</li>
	<li>Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind</li>
	<li>Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum</li>
	<li>Overhead miking -- drums or percussion</li>
	<li>Ensembles -- choral or orchestral</li>
	<li>Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums</li>
</ul>

Both the acoustic environment and microphone placement strongly affect the sound obtained from miking a source. You may need to experiment with microphone placement and room treatments to achieve the best overall sound for each application.

End-address condenser microphone with mechanically switching dual polar patterns.

Omnidirectional

Dual pattern instrument microphone offers transition between cardioid and omnidirectional patterns and features extended frequency response, pad for handling SPLs, a gold-layered Mylar diaphragm, and a subsonic filter for low frequency rumble.

KSM141

Condenser Microphone, Dual Polar Pattern (Cardioid / Omnidirectional), Champagne, 3-pin XLR Connector

KSM141/SL

Condenser Microphone Stereo Set, Dual Polar Pattern (Cardioid / Omnidirectional), Champagne, 3-pin XLR Connector

KSM141/SL Stereo

The Shure SM81 is a high-quality, unidirectional condenser microphone designed for studio recording, broadcasting, and sound reinforcement. Its wide frequency response, low noise characteristics, and low RF susceptibility have made it a standard for applications involving acoustic instruments, especially guitar, piano, and cymbals.

Condenser Instrument Microphone                   

SM81 Spec Sheet

SM81 User Guide

The SM81 is ruggedly constructed. It operates on phantom power and performs over a wide range of temperatures and humidity conditions. It is furnished with a swivel adapter, attenuator-switch lock, foam windscreen, and case for carrying and storage. Other accessories are available. <ul class="noindent">
	<li>
		20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response</li>
	<li>
		Flat response curve for accurate reproduction of sound sources</li>
	<li>
		Low noise and high output clipping level</li>
	<li>
		Low distortion over a wide range of load impedances</li>
	<li>
		Cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetric about axis, providing maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sounds</li>
	<li>
		Low RF susceptibility</li>
	<li>
		Selectable low-frequency response: flat, 6 or 18 dB/octave rolloff</li>
	<li>
		0 dB/10 dB lockable attenuator switch</li>
	<li>
		Phantom powering (DIN 45 596 voltages of 12 to 48 Vdc)</li>
	<li>
		Rugged steel construction for durability</li>
	<li>
		Field-usable over wide range of temperature and humidity conditions</li>
</ul>

Industry-standard mic renowned for sonic accuracy in stage and studio performances.

Cardioid condenser instrument microphone offers a wide frequency response and low self-noise. Features include flat response curve, low noise and high output clipping level, low distortion over a range of load impedances, and low RF susceptibility.

SM81

Broadcast Studio

TV/film set

Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Silver finish, 3-pin XLR Connector

SM81-LC

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Stereo microphone adapter designed to hold two microphones in selectable positions for stereo broadcasting, recording or sound reinforcement.

A27M

Stereo Microphone Adapter             

A27M User Guide

Stereo microphone adapter holds two microphones in selectable positions for stereo broadcasting, recording, or sound reinforcement.

A27M

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