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Shure SM81 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone 1984 - Present - Silver

Shure SM81 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone 1984 - Present - Silver

£186
94/100 deal score

Strong buy: £186 is 30% below the £266 median of 31 used Shure SM-81 listings seen in the last 90 days (typical range £223–£283).

Price dropped from £187
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The Captains Treasures

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Details

First Seen
2 November 2026
Last Seen
3 November 2026
Times Seen
4

About this listing

Shure SM81 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone 1984 - Present - Silver is a used item in good condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £186. It is offered by The Captains Treasures through Reverb. It is in our Microphones category. 31 similar listings have a median asking price of £266. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 2 November 2026 and last saw it on 3 November 2026. It has been seen 4 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.

From the seller

Up for grabs is a Shure SM81 small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone in good condition. There’s a reason why this mic remains a classic, it sounds amazing! Thanks for looking! The Shure SM81 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a high-quality, unidirectional condenser microphone designed for studio recording, broadcasting, and sound reinforcement. Its wide frequency response, low noise characteristics, and low RF susceptibility have made it a standard for applications involving acoustic instruments, especially guitar, piano, and cymbals. · Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a flat, accurate response curve. · Attenuator Switch: 0 dB/10 dB lockable attenuator switch. · Polar Pattern: Uniform cardioid pattern that rejects off-axis sound and maximizes gain before feedback. · Power Requirements: Requires 48V phantom power (operates down to 11V with reduced headroom/sensitivity). · Switches & Controls: Features a 3-position low-frequency roll-off (flat, 6 dB, or 18 dB/octave) and a lockable -10 dB attenuator pad. · Self-Noise: Low self-noise of 16 dB-A with high output clipping level. · Build: Rugged steel construction designed to handle tough weather and temperature conditions.