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The studio standard for miking acoustic guitar, piano, and cymbals.
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I have this microphone and use it frequently on Acoustic Guitars and cymbals, usually in stereo with an AKG C414B. Alone, the microphone records my acoustic guitar brilliantly, and it also serves as a great overhead drum mic, and it's great for cymbals (recording or live sound). It would probably sound good on vocals, but I've never used it for that.
Reviewed by duder744 on 9/21/2006 who plays Rock.
I have been singing bass in a quartet for the last 5 years and I've owned an sm81 for a great deal of that time. It is widely known as a great studio mic, but works well for vocals with a good windscreen. Not too picky about handling noise either, unlike some condensers...all around one of the best mics ever made.
Reviewed by fierochad on 12/21/2006 who plays southern gospel.