Shure SM89 Shotgun Microphone

Shure SM89

 condenser shotgun microphone can be used for theater sound reinforcement, spot news coverage, or wildlife recording, thanks to its distant pickup characteristics suitable for on-location film and television production. The SM89 discriminates at a distance in favor of desired dialogue or effects and against ambient noise, even in noisy surroundings.

The SM89's on-axis frequency response is very smooth an extended. For clarity and speech intelligibility, a slight presence rise optimizes the high-frequency response to compensate for high-frequency losses. A low-frequency roll-off minimizes pickup of wind, mechanical vibration, ambient noise, and rumble without affecting voice frequencies. The off-axis response is virtually free of comb-filter effects. This is important when it is impossible to aim the mic precisely or when it is desirable to pick up dialogue or sound from moving sources.

• Designed especially for location film and TV production, theater sound reinforcement, and spot news coverage


• Highly directional polar pattern optimized for distant pickup


• Smooth, wide on-axis response


• Greatly suppressed side pickup with minimum comb-filter effects


• Two low-cut frequencies, switch selectable


• Low impedance, high sensitivity


• Extremely low hum, noise, and RF pickup


• Uses readily available 11 to 52 Vdc phantom supply


• Rugged and reliable, operates over wide range of temperature and humidity


• Extremely lightweight, can be suspended on fishpole for long periods of time without operator fatigue


• Aircraft-grade materials used throughout


• Supplied with foam windscreen and strong luggage-grade carrying case

Type: Pressure gradient/line combination

Transducer: Condenser

Frequency Response: 60 to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid at low frequencies, lobar at frequencies above 1 kHz, symmetrical about axis

Output Impedance:
Rated at 150 ohms (100 ohms actual)
Recommended minimum load: 800 ohms (May be used with loads low as 150 ohms with reduced clipping level)

Sensitivity: (at 1,000 Hz):
Open Circuit Voltage: -33 dBV/Pa (22.2 mV)
1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL

Output Clipping Level (at 1,000 Hz, under 0.5% THD)
800 ohm load: -1 dBV (0.89 V)
150 ohm load: -12 dBV (0.25 V)

Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz, under 0.5% THD)
800 ohm load: 127 dB SPL
150 ohm load: 119 dB SPL

Hum Pickup: Under 3 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60 Hz)

Output Noise: 16 dB SPL typical, A-weighted

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79 dB re 94 dB SPL

Dynamic Range: 111 dB

Phasing: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of microphone output connector

Power: Phantom voltage: 11 to 52 Vdc; 2 mA current drain

Low-Cut Filter: 60 Hz(--) or 160 Hz (/-- )

Case: Satin-black vinyl painted aluminum alloy handle and grille with stainless steel screen

Dimensions: 20.63 x .79" (524 x 20mm) (Length x Diameter)

Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature: -29 to 57 degrees C (-20 to 135 degrees F)
Relative Humidity (Operating): 0 to 95%
Storage Temperature: -29 to 74 degrees C (-20 to 165 degrees F)
Relative Humidity (Storage): Up to 80% at 74 degrees C (165 degrees F)

Net Weight: 195 grams (6.9 oz)

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