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SM87A Vocal Microphone

SM87A Vocal Microphone

The SM87A is a rugged, supercardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and very little from the sides, making it more directional than a cardioid mic. Read moreGo to the glossary condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary with superior rejection for clear reproduction of warm and accurate lead vocals in noisy environments.

Best suited to:
Vocals

Also great for:
Speech

Condenser
Supercardioid
RRP: £ 333.90
  • 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

SM87A Applications

The SM87A is a sensitive condenser vocal mic that is ideal for lead or backing vocals on stage or in a recording studio. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides greater rejection of unwanted sound sources, making it ideal for use in a reverberant or noisy environment.

SM87A Characteristics

It has a smooth frequency response that's specifically tailored for warm, rich, vocal reproduction.

  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 18 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 kHz): -52,5 dBV/Pa / 2,4 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent Selfnoise:

    24 dB(A)

  • Sound Pressure:

    140,5 dB

  • Weight: 278 g
  • Frequency Repsonse Curve:

X2U

Connect any XLR microphone to a computer for digital recording with headphone monitoring
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.
Microphone clip for SM58, SM57, SM87A, Beta 87A and all other microphones with 3/4-inch and larger handles.
Isolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands.
Shock Stopper Isolation Mount/Swivel Adapter, Half Mount, for SM57, SM58, Beta 57A, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C or any Shure tapered handle mic.
Replacement grille for SM86 and SM87A wired microphones. Also for wireless SM86 capsule (RPW114) and SM87A capsule (RPW116).

A1K

Prevents handheld microphones and transmitters from rolling off a desk, podium, or other flat surface.
  • Break resistent Swivel Adapter (Part No: A25D)
  • Storage Bag (Part No: 26A13)
  • 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter (Part No: 31A1856)
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