
The SM86 requires phantom power. This may be supplied to the
microphone from an external power supply (such as the Shure
model PS1A) or directly from preamplifi ers, mixers, or consoles
with built-in phantom power. Suitable sources should provide 11 to
A load impedance of at least 600 Ohms is recommended. The load
may be as low as 150 Ohms, but a reduction in output level and
output clipping level will result.
Condenser (electret bias)
50 to 18,000 Hz (see Figure 2)
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TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Recommended minimum load impedance: 600 Ohms
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –50 dBV/Pa (3.15 mV)
1000 Ohm Load at 1,000 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+3 dBV (1.41 V)
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz)
1000 Ω load (1% THD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 dB
23 dB typical, A-weighted
124 dB (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level)
71 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651)*
*S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector. See Figure 4.
Phantom Supply Requirement . . . . . . . . 11 to 52 Vdc, positive
Current Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 mA
Three–pin (XLR) professional audio
Dark gray enamel-painted steel with matte-fi nished silver
Operating: –18° to 60° C (0° to 135° F) (relative humidity <90%)
Storage: –29° to 74° C (–20° to 165° F) (relative humidity <80%)
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in
European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential
(E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
Break Resistant Microphone Clip
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5/8” to 3/8” Thread Adapter
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5/8” to 3/8” Thread Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8” to 3/8” Thread Adapter
Phantom Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Stopper. Isolation Mount . . . . . . . . .
Popper Stopper...Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.6 m (25 ft.) Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .