Shure SM12A/CN Cardioid Dynamic Headworn Microphone

SHURE SM12A-CN Details

The Shure SM12ACN offers the same features and performance as the SM10A, but with one in-the-ear monitor. It is a favorite of singing drummers and keyboardists who need freedom of movement on stage. A close-talking dynamic microphone element on an adjustable boom provides excellent isolation and minimizes feedback problems.

The Shure SM10A and SM12ACN microphones are low-impedance, unidirectional dynamic microphones designed for close-talk head-worn applications such as remote-site sports broadcasting and corporate intercom systems. They are also ideal for singing drummers, keyboard artists, and other performers who need a head-worn vocal microphone with superior noise rejection and a smooth, natural-sounding frequency response.

The SM12ACN is very lightweight and is typically mounted on the supplied steel headband assembly. An adjustable pivot on the headband assembly allows the microphone boom to be moved 20 degrees in any direction. The boom also slides out so the microphone can be positioned up to 89mm (3-1/2 in.) from the pivot housing. A supplied windscreen reduces wind noise and explosive breath sounds. A belt clip that fits over the XLR connector and attaches to the user's belt or waistband provides cable strain relief.

Features
Close-talk design provides excellent isolation and minimizes gain-before-feedback.

Extremely rugged with fully adjustable headband and microphone boom.

Unidirectional (cardioid) polar pattern for superior rejection of unwanted sound.

A clip that fits over the XLR connector and attaches to the user's belt or waistband, providing cable strain relief.

Frequency response: 50 to 15,000 Hz

The Shure Model SM12A Professional Head-Worn Microphone with Receiver is a low-impedance, unidirectional, dynamic microphone with an integral earphone assembly. Designed for sports and news announcing, interviewing and intercommunication systems, and for special events remote broadcasting, the SM12A offers convenient, hands-free operation without user fatigue. Drummers, keyboard artists and other musicians who need a vocal microphone -- one that will not pick up unwanted sounds -- will find the SM12A's smooth, natural voice frequency response and noise cancellation ideal for their applications. A close-talking unit, the SM12A may be used under noisy conditions without loss or masking of voice signals.

The SM12A is a small, lightweight, rugged and reliable unit, with provisions for mounting to a supplied dual spring steel headband. A pivot housing per-mits the microphone boom to be moved 20 degrees in any direction, and the distance between the microphone and pivot to be changed by up to 89 mm (31/2 in.). The receiver ear tube, attached to the bottom of the pivot housing, may be moved through a 55 degree arc. A miniature windscreen to protect against wind noise and explosive breath sounds, and two connector belt clips are also supplied.

• Close-talk operation and unidirectional polar pattern for effective noise reduction

• Smooth natural voice frequency response

• Locking adjustment knob permits boom to pivot 20 degrees in any direction

• Boom length adjustment through 89 mm (3 1/2 in.) range

• Built-in receiver protection circuit automatically avoids excessive sound pressure level

• Receiver ear tube adjustable through 55 degree arc

• Light weight plus dual headband eliminate user fatigue

• Does not interfere with eyeglasses

• Ruggedly constructed of stainless steel, aluminum and high-impact thermoplastic

• Convenient, secure clips attach connectors to belt or clothing

SHURE SM12A-CN Documentation

SM12A-CN User Guide (pdf)

SHURE SM12A-CN 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.

SHURE SM12A-CN Selection_Guide

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