Shure PGA81 Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone

Name: Shure PGA81
Brand: Shure
SKU: 183PGA81
Price: 155.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

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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.

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Shure's PGA81 condenser microphone excels at recording acoustic instruments, with the sensitivity needed to capture those quiet moments, The cardioid design ensures you'll pick up the sounds you want from the instrument, but not sonic information coming from the sides, making the PGA81 less susceptible to feedback.

Product highlights:

General Features:

designed for acoustic guitar, percussion, other acoustic instruments
condenser microphone
cardioid pattern for noise and feedback rejection
black metallic finish and grille

Specifications:

frequency response: 40-18,000 Hz
sensitivity: -48.5 dBV/Pa
requires 48V phantom power
weight: 6.6 oz
male XLR connector

Included Accessories:

stand adapter
storage bag

Other Info:

warranty: 2 years
MFR # PGA81-LC
Item # 183PGA81
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What's in the box:

Shure PGA81 owner's manual

Cardioid condenser instrument microphone
A25D Microphone clip
Zippered storage pouch
Limited Warranty sheet

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Features & specs

General
Application	For live & studio use
Type	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Phantom Power	+48V
On/Off Switch	No
Connector	XLR
Specs
Frequency response	40-18k
Sensitivity	-48.5 dBV
Max SPL	129.5 dB
Diameter	1.098
Length	5.158
Weight	6.6 oz.
Parts Warranty	2 Years
Labor Warranty	2 Years

The Shure PGA81 replaces these items:

Shure PG81

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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 81 microphone is designed specifically for acoustic instrument performance and recording. The PGA 81 comes with a swivel mount and a zippered storage pouch. No cables are included.

Pickup Pattern: The PGA 81 has a cardioid polar pattern, which reduces feedback and rejects unwanted background noise. The flat-response microphone cartridge is designed for clear reproduction of acoustic instrument sound sources.

Phantom Power: Condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. A 48-volts DC power supply is recommended for the PGA 81, 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.

Mounting: The PGA 81 comes with a swiveling clip mount with a 5/8" thread. This break-resistant mount lets you tilt the microphone forward or backward over 180°.

Connector: The Shure PGA 81 has a 3-pin male XLR connector. No microphone cable is included in this package.

Specifications:

Type: Electret Condenser
Frequency Response: 40Hz - 18kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 600 ohms
Sensitivity: -48.5 dBV/Pa (3.8 mV)
Dimensions: 1.098" diameter, 5.156" length
Weight: 6.6 ounces

The Shure PGA81 replaces these items:

Shure PG81

Condenser microphone for instruments

cardioid pattern for noise and feedback rejection
frequency response: 40-18,000 Hz
sensitivity: -48 dBV/Pa

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