Shure SM89 Shotgun Microphone

SM89 Shotgun Microphone description:

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

The on-axis frequency response of the SM89 is very smooth and 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 of the SM89 is virtually free of comb-filter effects. This is important when it is not possible to aim the microphone precisely or when it is desirable to pick up dialogue or sound from moving sources.

Features:

• 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

Specifications:

• Transducer: Condenser (electret bias)
• Polar Pattern: Cardiod
• Frequency Response: 60Hz-20kHz
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 111dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79dB @ 94dB SPL
• Maximum Input Sound Level (@ 1,000Hz, under 0.5% THD): 800 ohm load: 127dB SPL, 150 ohm load: 119dB SPL
• Power Requirements: Phantom 11-52V DC
• Output Impedance: 150 ohms(100 ohms actual)
• Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR male
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 60Hz & 160Hz 15dB/octave
• Dimensions: 524 x 20mm (Length x Diameter)
• Weight: 6.9 oz. (195.61 g)