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Shure SM87A

Pricing & Availability

  • MSRP: $372
  • Discontinued

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SupercardioidShure SM87A

Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

The Shure SM87 now features a new design and has been renamed the SM87A. In response to user requests, Shure has redesigned this microphone by just slightly thickening the handle for a more comfortable feel. In addition, the SM87A now includes the A25D break-resistant swivel adapter.

A favorite choice of the world’s top entertainers, the SM87A condenser microphone features a smooth frequency response that’s specifically tailored for warm, rich, vocal reproduction.

  • Tight polar pattern for high gain-before-feedback and rejection of unwanted sounds
  • Effective three-point shock mount minimizes stand and handling noise
  • Phantom power operation
  • Supercardioid condenser
  • Supplied with break-resistant swivel adapter
  • Frequency response: 50 to 18,000 Hz

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Specifications

Frequency Response - SupercardioidClick Graph to Compare!
SM87A Supercardioid Frequency Response Chart
Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Supercardioid (2.4 mV/Pa; 50 to 18,000 Hz)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a
n/a Max SPL: 140 dB
Self-noise: 24.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a n/a n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 11–52v

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