The Shure SM137 Professional Instrument Condenser Microphone offers versatility and exceptional sound quality. Its uniform cardioid polar pattern ensures excellent isolation, keeping unwanted off-axis sounds out of your recordings. The switchable 15dB pad eliminates distortion when capturing loud instruments, delivering crisp, clean results. The microphone features an ultra-thin low-mass diaphragm and a Class-A transformerless preamp for superior transient response and accurate sound reproduction without over-hyped frequencies. Built with Shure’s renowned quality and premium components, the SM137 is a reliable companion for both live performances and studio recordings.
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The SM137 is designed to faithfully capture the natural sound of your source. Its ultra-thin diaphragm allows for rapid response and precise detail capture. The microphone’s extended frequency response makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including brass, woodwind, strings, drums, percussion, guitars, cabinets, and vocals. The uniform cardioid polar pattern ensures excellent isolation and prevents the pickup of unwanted off-axis sounds. It is also an ideal choice for room miking, capturing the ambience and unique sonic signature of your space. When used as drum overheads, two SM137s deliver a crisp and natural sound that brings out the shimmer of cymbals and the crack of snares. Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, the Shure SM137 gives you the confidence to record with exceptional clarity and accuracy.
In the box, you will find the Shure SM137 Professional Instrument Condenser Microphone, a swivel adapter, and a zippered pouch for storage and transportation.
Key Features:
– Two-position switchable pad (0dB and 15dB) for handling high SPL sound sources
– Ultra-thin 24 karat gold-layered low-mass diaphragm for superior transient response
– Uniform cardioid polar pattern for reduced pickup of unwanted sounds
– Premium components with gold-plated connectors
– Extended frequency response with exceptional low-frequency reproduction
– Class-A discrete transformerless preamplifier for fast transient response
– Minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion
Specifications:
– Microphone Type: Condenser
– Polar Pattern: Cardioid
– Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
– Connector: XLR
– Output Impedance: 150 Ohms (actual)
– Sensitivity: -41dBV/Pa (1 Pa = 94dB SPL) (at 1kHz open circuit voltage)
– Maximum SPL: 1kHz at 1-percent THD 1000 Ohm Load: Pad Off: 139dB Pad On: 154dB 2500 Ohm Load: Pad Off: 144dB Pad On: 159dB
– Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 75dB (ref. 94dB SPL at 1kHz)
– Dynamic Range: At 1kHz 1000 Ohm Load: 120dB 2500 Ohm Load: 125dB
– Common Mode Rejection Ratio: >50dB (10Hz to 100kHz)
– Clipping Level: 20Hz to 20kHz at 1-percent THD 1000 Ohm Load: 3dBV 2500 Ohm Load: 9dBV
– Self-Noise: 19dB (typical equivalent SPL A-weighted)
– Attenuator Switch: -15dB
– Dimensions: 162mm x 24mm
– Weight: 195g / 6.9oz.
