First introduced in 1978, the SM81 condenser soon became known as a laser precise studio tool. Unlike most mics, it stays completely accurate in the crucial 5kHz to 10kHz range. Acoustic guitars, hi-hats, pianos, choirs. Pretty much anything can be recorded in immaculate quality. And thanks to a vinyl-coated steel design, the SM81 has been built for the long haul. A good thing, as it's the microphone you'll need to come back to time and time again.