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Condenser Instrument Microphone
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    SM81

    Condenser Instrument Microphone

    SKU: SM81-LC

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    Cardioid condenser instrument microphone offers a wide frequency response and low self-noise. Features include flat response curve, low noise and high output clipping level, low distortion over a range of load impedances, and low RF susceptibility.

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