Shure SM137 Instrument Condenser Microphone

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Reinforce and record acoustic guitar, percussion, piano and more with this affordable, super-versatile small-diaphragm condenser from Shure's SM series.

Overview

The SM137 has a frequency response that combines the best of both worlds -- a smooth high-end and a tightly controlled low-end. Made using an ultra-thin diaphragm, this mic is what is needed when picking up the subtle nuances of an instrument. Providing a 15 dB pad, Shure's SM137 has natural sound reproduction for quiet acoustic and high volume applications.

Road worthy, don't forget to take this mike on tour. Made with rugged nearly indestructable chassis, Shure's SM series of mics were built to take the punishment of night-after-night gigging.

Features:

- Ultra-thin diaphragm for smooth high end and tight, controlled low end
- 15dB pad for performance consistency across a wider range of high SPL sources
- Low self-noise and transformerless preamplifier circuitry
- Cardioid polar pattern

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Specs

Cartridge Type: Permanently Biased Condenser

Frequency Response: 20- to 20,000 Hz

Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Output Impedance: 150 ohms (actual)

Attenuation Switch: 0 dB or 15 dB attenuation

Phantom Power: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (positive pins 2 and 3)

Current Drain: 5.2 mA typical at 48 Vdc

Common Mode Rejection: >50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3

Sensitivity: -41 dBV/Pa (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Self-noise: 19 dB (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted (IEC 651))

Maximum SPL: @ 1000 Hz
- 5000 ohms load (Attenuator on): 150 (165 dB)
- 2500 ohms load (Attenuator on): 144 (159) dB
- 1000 ohms load (Attenuator on): 139 (154 dB)

Output Clipping Level:
- 5000 ohms load: 15 dBV
- 2500 ohms load: 9 dBV
- 1000 ohms load: 3 dBV

Dynamic Range: (Attenuator On)
- 5000 ohms load: 133 (136) dB
- 2500 ohms load: 128 (130 dB)
- 1000 ohms load: 122 (125) dB

Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dB

Dimensions:
- Diameter: 0.95 inches (24 mm)
- Length: 6.375 inches (162 mm)

Weight: 6.9 oz (195 grams)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 1 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SM137LC

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-516-2525
Email: service@shure.com

Reviews

(2 ratings)

Submitted February 9, 2011 by a customer from camillag.net

"Great! Be Sure You Have "Phantom Power" on your PA...not (Prince Albert) or in Your Bag!"

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I'd have given it a "10" , but I just met her.

Sound

Just what one would exepct from Shure

Features

Just what I needed for use with my banjo...off insgtrument. No muss no fuss.

Ease of Use

Plug and Play...Oh!..wait a moment...make sure you have "Pantom Power" available. I missed that in the specs. and my PA does not have it. It is over a year old. However, I have a "Phantom Power" module that I can use so I did not have to purchase a new PA...yet!

Quality

It's Shure. Need I say more. Just got it and haven't dropped it yet.

Value

It's Shure!...This is getting repetitious

Manufacturer Support

Haven't needed it for any of my 6 other mics.

The Wow Factor

"Slim, Fast, Efficient, and makes the High and Low Notes Soar!!!