SHURE SM87A Details
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 specificall
y 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
50 to 18,000 Hz
Suggested Applications
Lead Vocals
Back-up Vocals
SHURE SM87A Books_and_Articles
Booklets and Articles
Connecting Professional Microphones to Computer Sound Cards Because interconnection procedures in the computer world differ from those used in professional audio, it is not always easy to make a professional microphone work with a computer. This Shure Application Bulletin will help. On-Line Version
Microphone Techniques for Music -- Sound Reinforcement Recommended microphone type and placement for a large variety of vocal and instrument situations. Adobe Acrobat, 677KB
Microphone Techniques for Music -- Studio Recording In this guide, Shure Application Engineers describe particular microphone techniques and placement: techniques to pick up a natural tonal balance, techniques to help reject unwanted sounds, and even techniques to create special effects. Adobe Acrobat, 755KB
Microphones And Multitracks Essential steps to quality recording using a microphone and multitrack recorder. Adobe Acrobat, 597KB
MP3: Getting Your Music from the Garage to the Web Short and to the point, this booklet addresses everything MP3, from "What is it?" to "How do I do it?" On-line version
See the full list of Booklets and Articles for more.