Brand: Shure
The Shure M97 ED is a high-performance, dynamic cardioid microphone that is known for its exceptional clarity, accuracy, and consistency. The "ED" in the name stands for Electrical Discharge (ED), which is a process that eliminates residual magnetism left over from the magnetic assembly manufacturing process. This results in a reduced low-frequency response, making the M97 ED well-suited for distance pickup applications where low-frequency sound pressure levels are highest and off-axis response is critical. Some common applications for the M97 ED include stage monitoring, pickup of brass and woodwind instruments in orchestral settings, pickup of brass bands at outdoor events, glass pension speaker pickup at symphony hall venues, and pickup of brass and strings in recording studios. The M97 ED requires a phantom power source of 12-48V DC or battery power and operates on a frequency response of 50 Hz to 15 kHz. Overall, the Shure M97 ED is a versatile and reliable microphone that is valued by musicians, sound engineers, and broadcasters for its exceptional sound quality and future-proof construction.