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Shure SM81 Reviews  5 / 5 based on 5 reviewsI plan on picking up a couple more of the Shure SM81?s to have has over head microphones in the near future. If you use this microphone as an over head microphone you may need to roll of some of the lower frequencies when you go to do your mixing, or put a high shelf filter on it. This will make the recording sound complete and give you a clean... [read more on Audiofanzine] JimboSpins rated this unit on 2012-09-26. It really doesn?t matter wether you are recording in an acoustic environment or you are in a club on a stage. The mic will sound perfect in almost any situation imaginable. If you purchase one of these , it wont take long before you go out and want to purchase more for your over head set ups.
I have first got introduced to this mic years ago... [read more on Audiofanzine] AlanForPresident rated this unit on 2012-06-29. I originally bought a pair of SM81's to use for my drummer's overheads. I was really really pleased with them in this setting. I quickly learned that while this mic sounds very transparent, it also has some kind of boost in the mid range that makes drums sound more "shimmery." Our drummer uses in ears and he agreed with me that the mix from t... [read more on Audiofanzine] James... rated this unit on 2011-08-05. I've been using the Shure SM81s for about four years. I have always trusted the value I am getting when I get a Shure microphone and this mic is no exception - they make sturdy mics that sound great. These mics in particular is great for a number of applications where it is vital to pick up that silky high end signal. I use these on drum overhea... [read more on Audiofanzine] moosers rated this unit on 2009-02-04. I have been using this mic for years now. Some of my favorite applications are background vocals, small string ensembles and choirs, and snare drum bottoms. The SM81 is often my first choice mic for those applications. At less than $500, this mic is definitely a fantastic value. Add to that the fact that Shure mics are built like tanks (I've... [read more on Audiofanzine] joshsound rated this unit on 2008-10-09.
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