Used Shure SM81

🇺🇸Shure1978–presentStill in productionAlso known as: SM81, SM-81
For sale now:817 listings
Price range:$138–$350
Most common:good

About the Shure SM81

The Shure SM81 has been in Shure's lineup since 1978 — over 48 years of continuous production, which speaks to how well it has been received. Shure has been building instruments in the United States since 1925. You may also see this listed as "SM81", "SM-81" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

  • 1Dynamic mics (SM57, SM58, etc.) are nearly indestructible and buying used is very safe.
  • 2Condenser mics are more delicate — check the diaphragm for damage by doing a quiet whisper test and listening for distortion.
  • 3Ask if the mic has been dropped. Dynamic mics handle drops well; condensers often don't.

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