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SHURE – SM 98
Choir Microphone

The SM98 is a miniature electret condenser microphone with a unidirectional (cardioid) pickup pattern. A smooth wide frequency response from 40 to 20,000 Hz allows the microphone to be extremely well adapted to pick up all kinds of musical instruments. The unidirectional pattern of the SM98 discriminates against sounds coming from the rear, permitting higher gain before feedback in sound reinforcement applications. Because of its uniform cardioid pattern extending out to 20,000 Hz, the microphone can be used for pickup of a particular instrument in an ensemble or orchestra, minimizing the need for isolation booths or barriers. A very high maximum sound pressure level allows use of the SM98 with all acoustic instruments including drum kits and other percussion as well as brass, reed, wind, string and keyboard instruments. The SM98 can also be used with amplified guitars and keyboards.

Features:

  • Smooth wide response for accurate sound reproduction across the entire audio spectrum
  • Symmetrical cardioid pattern, uniform with frequency out to 20 kHz, maximizes gain before feedback, minimizes need for isolation when picking up single instruments out of a group
  • Switch-selectable 12 dB/octave low-frequency cutoff permits tailoring response to suit particular instruments or room conditions
  • Very high SPL capability
  • Very low distortion and high output clipping level
  • Phantom powered by a range of voltages, from 11 to 52 Vdc
  • Low susceptibility to RFI, electrostatic and electromagnetic hum
  • Rugged construction of microphone and preamplifier for outstanding reliability
  • Detachable cable at both microphone and preamplifier
  • Usable over very wide range of temperature and humidity
  • Supplied with unique swivel adapter for mounting on conventional microphone stands or goosenecks
  • Optional accessories to increase microphone’s versatility include: A98MK, Drum Kit; A98-G18, Gooseneck Adapter; A98HA, Hanging Adapter; A98PF, Pop Filter

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