Shure SM137 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Name: Shure SM137 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Brand: Shure
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

End-address Cardioid Condenser Mic with 15dB Pad

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Shure SM137 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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A great mic for detailed recordings!

Shure's SM137 gives you the kind of accurate response characteristics you need to capture natural sound and detail from all kinds of sources. The SM137 uses an ultra-thin diaphragm for quick response, a very smooth high end, and tight bass. Add its transformerless design, low-noise operation, and handy 15dB pad, and you've got a real studio workhorse that's bound to earn a permanent spot in your mic locker. When you're seeking the most natural sound reproduction possible, the best solution is a microphone with a very flat response — like the SM137.

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Tech Specs

Microphone Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 150dB (165dB w/Pad)
Output Impedance: 150 ohms
Self Noise: 19dB (A weighted)
Pads: -15dB
Connector: XLR
Weight: 0.43 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: SM137-LC

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I bought two to use as drum overhead mics at live shows. I only run these plus a kick mic and the overall drum sound is really good. I'm very happy. I don't bother individually mic'ing all the drums because it's a little overkill for my gigs. These mics are decent quality at at reasonable price. I definitely recommend them.

These mics are superb. We have eight of them in our mic locker at the university where I teach. They are incredible for live sound applications—pianos, woodwinds, cymbals on drum sets—they sound terrific. We purchased our initial set to mic orchestral keyboard percussion instruments in the front ensemble for the university marching band. They work exceptionally well for this, too, and provide excellent gain before feedback. If someone had told me that a condenser mic with this quality of sound AND durability could be purchase for less than $200, I'd never have believed it. But having bought our first ones based upon the recommendation of a trusted colleague AND having heard the quality of sound, I'm sold.

Bought these for drum overheads. Great sound for that purpose. If you want shimmering cymbals with a crisp, fast attack, these are your boys. On a couple of mixes I just mixed these with the kick and got a great overall drum sound. have used them to record a vocal choir, a handbell choir and guitars. I was very pleased at the quality in this price range!

It is a perfect overhead mic. I also used it for recording violin (paired with SM57) and it definitely did deliver! Once used it for recording saxophone and it did an ok job. Must be paired with some good ribbon mic for that purpose.

Playing Guitar in a bluegrass band can be tough when you play a fingerstyle guitar. Most mics feedback awfully when you get them turned up to pick up the full spectrum of your guitar. Pickup's are a real challenge to get a accurate sound reproduction out of. I bought the SM 137 to replace an Audix I5 ( like an sm57). The SM 137 picks up sound incredibly well. I find that it sounds best when my soundhole is between 6 and 12 inches from the mic, and the reproduction is really fantastic. It captures the guitars delicate highs, mids and lows very well, even when playing with my fingers.

This piece changed the live music game, when trying to compete with the mandos, banjos and dobros, I don't have to get the mic inside the sound hole to get it to pick up well. This Mic is prone to feedback some when playing in very cramped quarters so you'll want to make sure that you don't have a lot of acoustic bounce in front of where ever it is aimed and turn it up slow.

This is probably the most expensive non- OMNI mic that I have ever used, but I appreciate the sound so much more than the next step down in instrument mics that I felt compelled to review this thing. If you are considering an SM 57 or i5, I would spend the extra money and get an sm137, I was impressed straight away, and I'm very happy with the way this thing sounds.