The Shure SM81-LC Metallic Stage/Performance Microphone is a professional-grade unidirectional cardioid condenser microphone engineered for exceptional studio recording, broadcasting, and live sound applications. Its design makes it particularly effective for capturing the nuances of acoustic instruments like guitar, piano, and cymbals.

A few key features include:

• Flat Frequency Response: Spanning from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, it ensures accurate and natural sound reproduction.
• Low Self-Noise: With a low self-noise level of about 16 dB(A weighted), it guarantees clean recordings.
• Maximum SPL of 136 dB: This microphone can handle very loud sound sources without distortion, adapting well even with a -10 dB pad engaged.

The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern maximizes rejection of off-axis sound and minimizes coloration, making it a preferred choice for critical acoustic instrument applications.

Additionally, the SM81-LC comes with flexible options such as selectable low-cut filters and a lockable attenuator. This versatility is crucial for tailoring the microphone to different environments and sound sources.