description Shure SM137 Overview
The Shure SM137 is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone intended for acoustic instruments and ensemble recording. Its relatively even frequency response and directional pickup suit sources such as acoustic guitar, piano, strings, cymbals, and percussion, while a built-in pad accommodates louder signals. It uses a balanced XLR connection and requires phantom power from a mixer, preamplifier, or audio interface.
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What is the Shure SM137 designed to record?
The SM137 is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone made for acoustic instruments and ensemble recording. Typical sources include acoustic guitar, piano, strings, cymbals, and percussion.
Does the Shure SM137 need phantom power?
Yes. As a condenser microphone, the SM137 needs phantom power from a mixer, preamp, or audio interface through its XLR connection.
What does cardioid pickup mean on the SM137?
Cardioid pickup makes the SM137 most sensitive in front of the capsule and less sensitive behind it. That directional pattern helps isolate an acoustic guitar, drum, or other source from some sound coming from the rear.
How is the SM137 different from a Shure SM57?
The SM137 is a condenser with a small diaphragm, while the SM57 is a dynamic cardioid microphone. The SM137 is often chosen for detailed acoustic-instrument transients, while the SM57 is a familiar choice for loud sources such as snare drum and guitar amplifier.
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