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Shure SM87A User Manual

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  • Operation
  • Specifications
  • Troubleshooting
  • Caractéristiques
  • Dépannage
  • Betrieb
  • Mitgeliefertes Zubehör
  • Störungssuche
  • Especificaciones
  • Accessori in Dotazione
  • Componenti DI Ricambio
  • Soluzione Dei Problemi

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SM87A
SUPERCARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE
The Shure Model SM87A is a professional-quality, hand-
held condenser microphone for use in sound reinforcement,
broadcasting, and studio recording installations. Its super-
cardioid polar pattern provides greater rejection of unwanted
sound sources, making it ideal for miking individual instru-
ments in a multi-microphone setting or for miking single
sources in a reverberant or noisy environment.
The SM87A features a controlled low-frequency roll-off tai-
lored for optimum performance when close-miking sound
sources. An integral three-stage wind and pop filter protects
against wind and breath noise. Its built-in shock mount re-
duces stand and handling noise. The SM87A operates on
phantom power.
Features
Highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern
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Controlled low-frequency roll-off
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Very low RF and magnetic hum susceptibility
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Minimally affected by varying load impedance
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Built-in wind and pop filter
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Transducer element shock mounted
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Rugged construction for outstanding reliability
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Field-usable over a wide range of temperature and
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humidity conditions
Accepts a wide variety of phantom power sources, in-
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cluding DIN 45 596 voltages of 11 and 52 Vdc
2003, Shure Incorporated
27B2964 (Rev. 5)
Model SM87A User Guide
APPLICATION AND PLACEMENT
Some of the most common applications and placement tech-
niques are listed in the following table. Keep in mind that micro-
phone technique is largely a matter of personal taste—there is
no one "correct" microphone position.
SUGGESTED MICROPHONE
PLACEMENT
Lips less than 15 cm (6 in.) away or
touching the windscreen, on axis to
microphone.
15 to 60 cm (6 in. to 2 ft.) away from
mouth, just above nose height.
20 to 60 cm (8 in. to 2 ft.) away from
mouth, slightly off to one side.
.90 cm to 1.8 m (3 to 6 ft) away.
General Rules for Microphone Use
1. Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source and at
a 125° angle away from unwanted sources. Don't place un-
wanted sound sources directly to the rear of the microphone
since supercardioid microphones, such as the SM87A, have
a narrow pick up range at about 180°. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired
sound source. Refer to the table above.
3. Use only one microphone for each sound source.
4. Keep the distance between microphones at least three times
the distance from each source to its microphone.
5. Place microphones as far as possible from reflective sur-
faces.
6. Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
7. Use the fewest number of microphones as is practical.
8. Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.
9. Avoid excessive handling to minimize pick up of mechanical
noise and vibration.
10. Do not cover any part of the grille with your hand.
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180
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125
125
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90
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90
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180
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0
CORRECT
POSITIONING UNWANTED SOUND SOURCES
TONE QUALITY
Robust sound, emphasized
bass, maximum isolation from
other sources.
Natural sound, reduced bass.
Natural sound, reduced bass
and minimal "s" sounds.
Thinner, distant sound; notice-
able levels of ambient noise.
180
o
90
o
o
90
0
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125
o
90
0
CORRECT
INCORRECT
FIGURE 1
Printed in U.S.A.
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90
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  • Page 1 An integral three-stage wind and pop filter protects against wind and breath noise. Its built-in shock mount re- duces stand and handling noise. The SM87A operates on phantom power. Features Highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern •...

  • Page 2: Operation

    Wind Noise The SM87A has an integral wind and pop filter which provides excellent protection against most wind and breath noise. Under adverse conditions, such as high winds or close proximity to a “problem”...
  • Page 3 Le SM87A est doté d’une atténuation de basse contrôlée étudiée pour des performances optimales lors de la prise de son de près. Un filtre anti–bruit et anti–vent intégré à trois éta- ges protège contre les bruits de vent et de respiration.

  • Page 4: Caractéristiques

    Bruits de vent Le SM87A est doté d’un filtre coupe–vent et «pop» qui of- fre une excellente protection contre la plupart des bruits de vent et de respiration. Dans des conditions défavorables, telles que par grand vent ou à proximité d’un chanteur «diffi- cile», le coupe–vent optionnel en mousse peut être utilisé.

  • Page 5: Betrieb

    125° weg von unerwünschten Schallquellen richten. Unerwünschte Schallquellen nicht unmittelbar hinter dem Mikrofon aufstellen, da Supernieren–Mikrofone, wie das SM87A, einen engen Aufnahmebereich von etwa 180° auf- weisen. Siehe Abbildung 1. 2. Das Mikrofon so nahe wie möglich an der gewünschten Schallquelle plazieren.

  • Page 6: Mitgeliefertes Zubehör

    Windgeräusche Das SM87A verfügt über einen integrierten Wind– und Popfilter, der ausgezeichneten Schutz vor den meisten Wind– und Atemgeräuschen bietet. Unter widrigen Bedin- gungen, wie z.B. bei starkem Wind oder extremer Nähe zu einem „Problemsänger“, kann der als Sonderzubehör er- hältliche Schaumstoff–Windschutz verwendet werden.
  • Page 7 SM87A MICROFONO DE CONDENSADOR SUPERCARDIOIDE El modelo SM87A de Shure es un micrófono de conden- sador de mano de calidad profesional para uso con siste- mas de sonido de calidad profesional, difusión y grabacio- nes en estudio. Su patrón de captación de supercardioide proporciona un mejor rechazo de las fuentes sonoras no deseadas, haciéndolo ideal para la captación de instrumen-...

  • Page 8: Especificaciones

    Ruido del viento El SM87A tiene un filtro incorporado que proporciona pro- tección excelente contra la mayor parte de los ruidos del viento y del aliento. Cuando se trabaja en condiciones difíci- les, tales como cuando hay vientos fuertes o cuando se cap- ta la voz de un cantante ”problemático”, se puede usar la...
  • Page 9 Non collocate sorgenti sonore indesiderate direttamente dietro il microfono, perché i microfoni a supercardioide, co- me ad esempio il SM87A, hanno uno stretto campo di rice- zione, pari a circa 180°. Fate riferimento alla Figura 1. 2. Collocate il microfono il più vicino possibile alla sorgente sonora prescelta.

  • Page 10: Accessori In Dotazione

    Rumore del vento Il SM87A è dotato di un filtro fonoassorbente e antischioc- co integrale che garantisce un’ottima protezione contro i ru- mori causati dal vento e dalla respirazione. In condizioni sfa- vorevoli, ad esempio un forte vento o in vicinanza di un cantante “problematico”, è...
  • Page 11 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á 10 mm (3/8 in.) Á...
  • Page 12 SHURE Incorporated Web Address: http://www.shure.com 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 800-257-4873 Fax: 847-600-1212 In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414 In Asia, Phone: 852-2893-4290 Fax: 852-2893-4055 Elsewhere, Phone: 847-600-2000 Fax: 847-600-6336...

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