RRP £ 129.00 £ 325.00
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The term handheld microphone generally means any microphone that's supposed to be held in the hand while picking up sound. Handheld microphones are used in a huge variety of settings, from musical performances to television interviews.
A cardioid microphone has the most sensitivity at the front and is least sensitive at the back. This isolates it from unwanted ambient sound and gives much more resistance to feedback than omnidirectional microphones. This makes a cardioid microphone particularly suitable for loud stages.
Condenser microphones are more sensitive than Dynamic microphones. They use an electrically-charged diaphragm & backplate assembly to form a sound sensitive capacitor. When sound sets the diaphragm in motion, the distance between the diaphragm and the backplate changes. This variation in spacing changes the capacity of the capacitor, and produces the needed electrical signal. All condenser microphones need to be powered: either by batteries in the microphone or by externally provided phantom power.
A microphone with tailored frequency response is usually designed to enhance a sound source in a particular application. For instance, a microphone may have a peak in the 2 – 8 kHz range to increase intelligibility for live vocals.
XLR: The circular 3-pin XLR connector is an industry standard for balanced audio signals.
SM Microphones

SM86 Vocal Microphone

Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
RRP £ 129.00 £ 325.00
Buy now
The term handheld microphone generally means any microphone that's supposed to be held in the hand while picking up sound. Handheld microphones are used in a huge variety of settings, from musical performances to television interviews.
A cardioid microphone has the most sensitivity at the front and is least sensitive at the back. This isolates it from unwanted ambient sound and gives much more resistance to feedback than omnidirectional microphones. This makes a cardioid microphone particularly suitable for loud stages.
Condenser microphones are more sensitive than Dynamic microphones. They use an electrically-charged diaphragm & backplate assembly to form a sound sensitive capacitor. When sound sets the diaphragm in motion, the distance between the diaphragm and the backplate changes. This variation in spacing changes the capacity of the capacitor, and produces the needed electrical signal. All condenser microphones need to be powered: either by batteries in the microphone or by externally provided phantom power.
A microphone with tailored frequency response is usually designed to enhance a sound source in a particular application. For instance, a microphone may have a peak in the 2 – 8 kHz range to increase intelligibility for live vocals.
XLR: The circular 3-pin XLR connector is an industry standard for balanced audio signals.
SM Microphones

SM86 Vocal Microphone

Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
RRP £ 129.00 £ 325.00
Buy now
The term handheld microphone generally means any microphone that's supposed to be held in the hand while picking up sound. Handheld microphones are used in a huge variety of settings, from musical performances to television interviews.
A cardioid microphone has the most sensitivity at the front and is least sensitive at the back. This isolates it from unwanted ambient sound and gives much more resistance to feedback than omnidirectional microphones. This makes a cardioid microphone particularly suitable for loud stages.
Condenser microphones are more sensitive than Dynamic microphones. They use an electrically-charged diaphragm & backplate assembly to form a sound sensitive capacitor. When sound sets the diaphragm in motion, the distance between the diaphragm and the backplate changes. This variation in spacing changes the capacity of the capacitor, and produces the needed electrical signal. All condenser microphones need to be powered: either by batteries in the microphone or by externally provided phantom power.
A microphone with tailored frequency response is usually designed to enhance a sound source in a particular application. For instance, a microphone may have a peak in the 2 – 8 kHz range to increase intelligibility for live vocals.
XLR: The circular 3-pin XLR connector is an industry standard for balanced audio signals.
SM Microphones

SM86 Vocal Microphone

Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
RRP £ 129.00 £ 325.00
Buy now
The term handheld microphone generally means any microphone that's supposed to be held in the hand while picking up sound. Handheld microphones are used in a huge variety of settings, from musical performances to television interviews.
A cardioid microphone has the most sensitivity at the front and is least sensitive at the back. This isolates it from unwanted ambient sound and gives much more resistance to feedback than omnidirectional microphones. This makes a cardioid microphone particularly suitable for loud stages.
Condenser microphones are more sensitive than Dynamic microphones. They use an electrically-charged diaphragm & backplate assembly to form a sound sensitive capacitor. When sound sets the diaphragm in motion, the distance between the diaphragm and the backplate changes. This variation in spacing changes the capacity of the capacitor, and produces the needed electrical signal. All condenser microphones need to be powered: either by batteries in the microphone or by externally provided phantom power.
A microphone with tailored frequency response is usually designed to enhance a sound source in a particular application. For instance, a microphone may have a peak in the 2 – 8 kHz range to increase intelligibility for live vocals.
XLR: The circular 3-pin XLR connector is an industry standard for balanced audio signals.
SM Microphones

SM86 Vocal Microphone

Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring.
RRP £ 129.00 £ 325.00
Buy now

Cardioid vocal microphone offers an extended high frequency response and rugged construction to withstand the rigors of touring. Features include a built-in 3-point shock mount to minimize handling noise and a 2-stage pop filter to reduce wind noise.

Main Features

Main Features

  •  Condenser cartridge for studio quality sound
  •  Tailored frequency response for a clear reproduction of vocals
  •  Rugged construction withstands the rigors of touring sound
  •  Cardioid polar pattern minimizes unwanted background noise
  •  Excellent choice for stage monitors and personal in-ear monitors
  •  Built-in three-point shock mount minimizes handling noise
  •  Two-stage "pop" filter reduces wind and breath noise
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Description

What is the SM86 best suited to?

The SM86 is ideal for a lead vocal artist. It is most suited for performances on stage but is equally at home for use in the studio.

What are the characteristics of the SM86?

The SM86 has a condenser microphone for studio quality sound and a cardioid pickup pattern which isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise, making it ideal if working with stage monitors and in-ear monitors. It has an extended high frequency response of 15Hz – 18kHz and a high maximum sound pressure level (SPL) of 124dB. The built-in three point shock mount minimizes handling noise, and a two-stage pop filter reduces wind and breath “pop” noise.

Illustration Shure SM86 Vocal Microphone

Furnished Accessories

Furnished Accessories

Amount Part Part Title
1 A25D Break Resistant Microphone Clip
1 26A13 Microphone Bag
1 31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter

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SM86

RRP £ 325.00 £ 129.00
Illustration Shure SM86 Vocal Microphone

Specs

Specs

Technical specifications

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Weight:
284 g
Height x Width x Depth:
183.0 × 49.0 × 49.0 mm
Frequency Response:
50 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Response:
Tailored
Sensitivity:
-50.00 dBV/Pa – 3.15 mV/Pa
Equivalent Selfnoise:
23 dB(A)
Sound Pressure:
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz), 1000 ohm load (1% THD): 147 dB, Dynamic Range (1000 ohms), 124 dB (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level)
Transducer Type:
Condenser
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid
Switchable low cut:
No
Connectors:
XLR
Attenuator:
No
Interchangeable Capsule:
No
Main Functionality:
Performance
Headphone Output:
No
Requires Phantom Power:
11 -52 VDC
Cartridge:
Fixed
Frequency Response Curve Image:
Shure SM86 Vocal Microphone Frequency Response Curve Image

Downloads

Downloads

Specs

SM Microphones Spec Sheet (en)
pdf
2.3 MB

User Guides

SM86 User Guide (Multilingual) (en)
xls
2.13 MB

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Wireless Options

Wireless Options

Illustration Shure SM86 Vocal Microphone

SM86 Wireless Options

As a wireless microphone the SM86 is available in different wireless systems - analog and digital.
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Optional accessories

Optional accessories

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