Shure SM89 Shotgun Condenser Microphone

SHURE SM89 Shotgun Condenser Microphone

The Shure SM89 is a highly directional condenser shotgun microphone with distant pickup characteristics suitable for on-location film and television production. The Shure SM89 can also be used for theater sound reinforcement, spot news coverage, or wildlife recording. The SM89 discriminates at a distance in favor of desired dialogue or effects and against ambient noise -- even in noisy surroundings.

Shure SM89 is a highly directional condenser shotgun microphone with distant pickup characteristics suitable for on-location film and television production, theater sound reinforcement, spot news coverage, or wildlife recording. The SM89 discriminates at a distance in favor of desired dialogue or effects and against ambient noise, even in noisy surroundings.

The on-axis frequency response of the SM89 by Shure is very smooth and extended. For clarity and speech intelligibility, a slight presence rise optimizes the high-frequency response to compensate for high-frequency losses. A low-frequency roll-off minimizes pickup of wind, mechanical vibration, ambient noise, and rumble without affecting voice frequencies.

Recommended Uses Video/Broadcast

Designed especially for location film and TV production, theater sound reinforcement, and spot news coverage
Highly directional polar pattern optimized for distant pickup
Smooth, wide on-axis response
Greatly suppressed side pickup with minimum comb-filter effects
Two low-cut frequencies, switch selectable
Low impedance, high sensitivity
Extremely low hum, noise, and RF pickup
Uses readily available 11 to 52 Vdc phantom supply
Rugged and reliable, operates over wide range of temperature and humidity
Extremely lightweight, can be suspended on fishpole for long periods of time without operator fatigue
Aircraft-grade materials used throughout
Supplied with foam windscreen and strong luggage-grade carrying case

Type :Pressure gradient/line combination
Transducer :Condenser
Frequency Response :60 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern :Hypercardioid at low frequencies, lobar at frequencies above 1 kHz, symmetrical about axis
Output Impedance :Rated at 150 ohms (100 ohms actual) Recommended minimum load: 800 ohms (May be used with loads low as 150 ohms with reduced clipping level)
Sensitivity: (at 1,000 Hz) :Open Circuit Voltage: -33 dBV/Pa (22.2 mV) 1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL
Output Clipping Level (at 1,000 Hz, under 0.5% THD) :800 ohm load: -1 dBV (0.89 V) 150 ohm load: -12 dBV (0.25 V)
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz, under 0.5% THD) :800 ohm load: 127 dB SPL 150 ohm load: 119 dB SPL
Hum Pickup :Under 3 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60 Hz)
Output Noise :16 dB SPL typical, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio :79 dB re 94 dB SPL
Dynamic Range :111 dB
Phasing :Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of microphone output connector
Power :Phantom voltage: 11 to 52 Vdc; 2 mA current drain
Low-Cut Filter :60 Hz(--) or 160 Hz (/-- )
Case :Satin-black vinyl painted aluminum alloy handle and grille with stainless steel screen
Operating Temperature: -29 to 57 degrees C (-20 to 135 degrees F) :Relative Humidity (Operating): 0 to 95% :Storage Temperature: -29 to 74 degrees C (-20 to 165 degrees F) :Relative Humidity (Storage): Up to 80% at 74 degrees C (165 degrees F)
Net Weight :195 grams (6.9 oz)

SKU: SHURE SM89

SKU: SHURE SM89