The SM89 is a highly directional condenser shotgun microphone with distant pickup characteristics suitable for on-location film and television production, theater sound reinforcement, spot news coverage, or wildlife recording. This microphone discriminates at a distance in favor of desired dialogue or effects and against ambient noise, even in noisy surroundings. The on-axis frequency response 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.
Type:
Pressure gradient/line combination / Condenser
Frequency Response:
60Hz through 20KHz
Polar Pattern:
Hypercardioid at low frequencies, lobar at frequencies above 1 kHz, symmetrical about axis
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz):
Open Circuit Voltage: -33 dBV/Pa* (22.2 mV) based on *1 Pascal=94 dB SPL*
Impedance:
Rated at 150 ohms (100 ohms actual) - Recommended minimum load: 800 ohms (May be used with loads low as 150 ohms with reduced clipping level)
Low Frequency Response Switch Positions:
60 Hz(--) or 160 Hz (/-- )
Attenuator Switch Positions:
Not Applicable
Weight:
195 grams (6.9 oz)
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