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Shure PGA98D
Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
Item # 183PGA98D | MFR # PGA98D-LC
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Shure quality
If you're looking to step into the world of professional sound but need to watch your budget, check out Shure PG ALTA™ microphones. PG ALTA mics combine Shure engineering excellence, durability, and great sound. Best of all, you'll find a model for almost any application — studio, home recording, or live venue.
Condenser sensitivity for fine details
When you want to capture the fine details of a drum kit or percussion — the sizzle of the cymbals or the sharp crack of the snare drum — Shure's sensitive PGA98D drum microphone is the tool you need. The cardioid polar pattern ensures you'll only catch the sounds you want to hear, and the included gooseneck drum mount makes precision mounting and positioning a breeze.
Product Highlights:
General Features:
- designed for drum kits and percussion
- condenser microphone design
- cardioid pattern rejects noise and minimizes feedback
Specifications:
- frequency response: 60-20,000 Hz
- sensitivity: -52 dBV/Pa
- output impedance: 850 ohms
- weight: 16 oz
- male XLR connector
Included Accessories:
- zippered storage bag
- drum mount
Other Info:
- warranty: 2 years
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
What's in the Box:
- Cardioid condenser drum microphone
- Molded drum rim clip mount
- Foam windscreen
- User Guide
- Limited Warranty
- Warnings and Safety Instructions
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Features and Specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application | For live & studio use | |
| Type | Condenser | |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | |
| Phantom Power | Y | |
| Connector | XLR | |
| Specs | ||
| Frequency response | 60Hz-20kHz | |
| Sensitivity | -52 dBV/Pa | |
| Max SPL | 130 dB | |
| Diameter | 1.023 | |
| Length | 8.55 | |
| Weight | 8 oz. | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
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Features
Overview: The Shure PG ALTA series of microphones is designed and manufactured with the highest quality and construction. The PGA 98D microphone is designed specifically for drum and percussion performance and recording. It has a flexible, discrete gooseneck design and an integrated preamplifier to provide a direct XLR connection. The PGA 98D comes with a molded drum mount, a foam windscreen, and a zippered storage pouch. No cables are included.
Pickup Pattern: The PGA 98D has a cardioid polar pattern, which reduces feedback and rejects unwanted background noise. The microphone has dual mesh grilles with an arrow to indicate which direction to aim the microphone toward the source. The tailored response microphone cartridge is designed for clear reproduction of drum and percussion sound sources.
Phantom Power: Condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. A 48-volts DC power supply is recommended for the PGA 98D, however, it can operate with lower voltages. Phantom power is usually provided by most mixers or audio interfaces where the microphone will be connected. A balanced microphone cable is required.
Construction: The microphone has an industrial design with a black metallic finish and grille for an unobtrusive visual presence. It has a 3.75" long preamplifier and a 3.75" long gooseneck that's less than 1/4" wide. The actual microphone head is 3/4" diameter x 1-3/16" in length.
Mounting: The PGA 98D comes with a molded, low-profile drum rim mount that can be attached and removed quickly and easily. This break-resistant mount lets you tilt the microphone forward or backward over 180°.
Connector: The Shure PGA 98D has a 3-pin male XLR connector. No microphone cable is included in this package.
Specifications:
- Type: Electret Condenser
- Frequency Response: 60Hz - 20kHz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance: 850 ohms
- Sensitivity: -52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV)
- Maximum SPL: 130dB SPL
- Overall Dimensions: 1.023" diameter, 8.55" length
- Weight: 8 ounces
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