Shure SM81-LC manual

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    Printed in U.S.A. Wired Microphones SM81 ©2014 Shure Incorporated 27D2916 (Rev. 2) SM81 UNIDIRECTIONAL CONDENSER MICROPHONE MICROPHONE ÉLECTROSTATIQUE UNIDIRECTIONNEL MICROFONO A CONDENSATORE UNIDIREZIONALE GERICHTETES KONDENSATOR-MIKROFON MICROFONO DE CONDENSADOR UNIDIRECCIONAL コ ン デ ン サ ー 型 マ イ ク ロ ホ ン /単一指向性[...]

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    3 The Shure Model 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. The SM81[...]

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    4 Das Shure-Modell SM81 ist ein qualitativ hochwertiges Kondensator-Mikrofon mir Nierencharakteristik, das für Tonstudioaufnahmen, Rundfunk und Beschallung entwickelt wurde. Durch seinen Übertragungsbereich, geringes Eigenrauschen und minimale Anfälligkeit gegenüber Funkstörungen wurde es zum Standard für Anwendungen mit akustischen Instrumen[...]

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    5 APPLICATIONS AND PLACEMENT Power Condenser microphones such as the SM81 require phantom power supplied by a mixer, preamplifier, or console. Selecting Low-Frequency Response A three-position switch allows you to adjust the low-frequency response of the microphone. Use these settings to reduce wind noise, room noise or proximity effect. Flat respo[...]

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    6 Alimentazione I microfoni a condensatore quali il SM81 richiedono alimentazione virtuale fornita da un mixer, un preamplificatore o una consolle. Selezione della risposta alle basse frequenze L’interruttore a tre posizioni consente di regolare la risposta del microfono alle basse frequenze. Usate queste impostazioni per ridurre il rumore del ve[...]

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    7 Alimentación Los micrófonos de condensador tales como el SM81 requieren de alimentación phantom suministrada por la mezcladora, preamplificador o consola. Selección de respuesta de frecuencias bajas Un interruptor de tres posiciones permite ajustar la respuesta a frecuencias bajas del micrófono. Utilice estos valores para reducir los ruidos [...]

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    8 SPECIFICATIONS Type Electret Condenser Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz Polar Pattern Cardioid Output Impedance EIA rated at 150Ω (85Ω actual) Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage) −45 dBV/Pa (5.6 mV) 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1kΩ load) 136 dB SPL Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz) 78 dB [...]

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    9 Typ Kondensatormikrofon (Elektret) Übertragungsbereich 20 bis 20.000 Hz Richtcharakteristik Niere Ausgangsimpedanz EIA-Zulassung bei 150Ω (85Ω Istwert) Empfindlichkeit (bei 1 kHz, Leerlaufspannung) –45 dBV/Pa 1 Pascal=94 dB Schalldruckpegel Maximaler Schalldruckpegel (1 kHz bei 1 % Gesamtklirrfaktor, 1 kΩ Last) 136 dB Schalldruckpegel Signa[...]

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    10 Tipo A condensatore (polarizzazione a elettrete) Risposta in frequenza 20 a 20.000 Hz Diagramma polare Cardioide Impedenza di uscita Valore nominale EIA 150Ω (85Ω effettivo) Sensibilità (a 1 kHz, tensione a circuito aperto) –45 dBV/Pa (5,6 mV) 1 Pascal=94 dB di SPL Livello di pressione sonora (SPL) massimo (1 kHz a 1% di THD, carico di 1 k?[...]

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    212 mm (8.35 in.) 20 mm (.79 in.) 23.5 mm (.93 in.) 100 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 5000 Hz 10000 Hz 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 +20 +10 0 –10 –20 dB 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 Hz 1 Meter 1:2 TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS COURBE DE DIRECTIVITE TYPIQUES - TYPISCHE POLARCHARAKTERISTIK PATRONES DE CAPTACION POLAR TIPICOS - TIPICI DIAGRAMMI POLARI 指?[...]

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    12 CAPSULE À CONDENSATEUR ATTÉNUATEURCAPACITIF CONVERTISSEUR IMPÉDANCE FET FILTRE RÉPONSE AMPLIFICATEUR COMBINÉ CLASSE A TRANSFORMATEURSYMÉTRIQUE RÉGULATEUR/PROTECT. INVERS. POLARITÉ FILTRE HF CAPSULA CONDENSATORE ATTENUATORE CAPACITIVO TRASFORMATORE D’IMPEDENZA A FET FILTRO DI RISPOSTA A BASSA FREQUENZA AMPLIFICATORE MISTO DI CLASSE A TR[...]

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    13 ACCESSORIES AND PARTS Furnished Accessories Mic. Clip/Swivel Adapter A57F 10 dB Attenuator Lock 34A830 Carrying/Storage Case 65A1797 Windscreen 49A111 Optional Accessories Pop-Filter Grille A81G SM81 Heavy-Duty Windscreen A81WS Tripod Microphone Stand (4.3 m [14 ft]) S15A Stereo Microphone Adapter A27M Shock Stopper™ Isolation Mount A55HM TRIP[...]

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    14 Mitgeliefertes Zubehör Mikrofonklemme A57F 10-dB-Dämpfungsgliedsperre 34A830 Trage-/Aufbewahrungsetui 65A1797 Windschutz 49A111 Sonderzubehör Poppfilterkorb A81G Hochleistungs-Windschutz für SM81 A81WS Mikrofonstativ (4,3 m) S15A Stereo-Mikrofonadapter A27M Shock Stopper™ Schockabsorber A55HM TRIPLE-FLEX™-Kabel und Stecker, 7,6 m C25F Er[...]

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    CERTIFICATION Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 2004/108/ EC. Meets Harmonized Standards EN55103-1:1996 and EN55103-2:1996, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments. The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle E[...]