MODEL SM77

UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONE

GENERAL
The Shure SM77 STARMAKER™ microphone is a
small, lightweight, extremely rugged dynamic unit with
a cardioid (unidirectional) pickup pattern and a smooth,
wide frequency response. The microphone is available
in ebony vinyl enamel finish.

Because of the feedback rejection of the SM77 car-

dioid pickup pattern, the microphone is suitable for
sound reinforcement applications or other uses where
room acoustics or ambient noise is a problem as well as
for handheld or stand mounted use in broadcast and
recording studios. The microphone can be used for
voice or instrument pickup, and for closeup vocals with SPECIFICATIONS
the pop protection of the accessory windscreen. Type
Dynamic
The microphone has a tailored low-frequency rolloff Frequency Response
and a gentle mid-frequency presence peak to enhance 50 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
intelligibility of speech and singing.

The SM77 microphone is supplied as Model SM77EB-

LC, ebony vinyl enamel finish, without a cable. The unit
is supplied with a Model A25B Swivel Adapter.

For superior wind and pop protection, when used out-

doors or for closeup vocals, an accessory windscreen is
available as Model A2WSA-BK. Also recommended is
the Shure C25E, a 7.6m (25 ft) TRIPLE-FLEX® two-
conductor shielded cable with 3-pin XLR audio connec- TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
tors; the microphone connector is finished in black to FIGURE 1
complement the SM77. Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional), symmetrical about axis,
uniform with frequency (see Figure 2)
Microphone Features:
Uniform cardioid pickup pattern for excellent sup-
pression of feedback and rejection of ambient room
noise

Suitable for recording studio, broadcast, or sound

reinforcement use

Small, lightweight, and extremely rugged with shock

mounted cartridge for quiet operation

Can be handheld or stand mounted-all models sup-

plied with accessory slip-in swivel adapter
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
Attractive black vinyl enamel finish is durable and FIGURE 2
easy to clean Impedance
Microphone rating impedance is 150 ohms (250 ohms
Accessory windscreen available for pop protection actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated at
outdoors or in closeup use 19 to 300 ohms

222 HARTREY AVENUE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60202-3696 U.S.A. l TELEPHONE: (312) 866-2200 l CABLE: SHUREMlCRO
Copyright 1986, Shure Brothers Inc.
27A2234 (FB) Printed in U.S.A.
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz) ARCHITECTS SPECIFICATIONS
Open Circuit Voltage* . . . . . . . . . - 77.5 dB (0.13 mV) The microphone shall be a moving-coil (dynamic) type
Power Level** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -57.5 dB with a frequency response of 50 to 15,000 Hz. The unit
*0 dB = 1 volt per microbar shall have a cardioid polar characteristic. The cancella-
**0 dB = 1 milliwatt per 10 microbars tion at the sides shall be approximately 6 dB, and the
Phasing cancellation at the rear shall be greater than 15 dB. The
Positive pressure produces positive voltage on pin 2 microphone shall have a rated impedance of 150 ohms
with respect to pin 3 (see Figure 3) for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300
ohms. The microphone output shall be -57.5 dB where
CARTRIDGE PROFESSIONAL THREE-PIN
0 dB equals 1 milliwatt per 10 microbars.
AUDIO CONNECTOR
The microphone shall be provided with a swivel
adapter adjustable through 90° from vertical to horizon-
tal. The microphone swivel adapter shall mount on a
stand having a 5/8”-27 thread. The overall dimensions of
the microphone shall be 140 mm (5-½ in.) in length and
32 mm (1-¼ in.) in diameter.

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS The microphone shall be the Model SM77 or

FIGURE 3 equivalent.
Connector FURNISHED ACCESSORY
Professional three-pin audio connector* in Swivel Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A25B
microphone
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
*Designed to mate with Cannon XL series, Witchcraft A3 (Q.G.) series or
equivalent connector. Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2WSA-BK
Swivel Adapter Desk Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S33B, S39A
Positive action, adjustable through 90° from vertical Isolation Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A55M, A55HM
to horizontal, suitable for mounting on stand with Dual Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A25M
.
5/8”-27 thread Cable: 7.6m (25 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C25E
Case REPLACEMENT PARTS
Aluminum and ARMO-DUR® with steel mesh screen;
ebony vinyl enamel finish Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R140
Plug Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90A1984
Dimensions
See Figure 4 GUARANTEE
This Shure product is guaranteed in normal use to be
free from electrical and mechanical defects for a period
of one year from date of purchase. Please retain proof
of purchase date. This guarantee includes all parts and
labor. This guarantee is in lieu of any and all other
guarantees or warranties, express or implied, and there
shall be no recovery for any consequential or incidental
damages.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully repack the unit, have it insured, and return it
OVERALL DIMENSIONS prepaid to:
FIGURE 4 Shure Brothers Incorporated
Attention: Service Department
Net Weight (less cable) 222 Hartrey Avenue
168 grams (6 oz) Evanston, Illinois 60202-3696
Packaged Weight If outside the United States, return the unit to your
0.88 kg (1 lb, 15 oz) dealer or Authorized Shure Service Center for repair.
The unit will be returned to you prepaid.