Shure PGA81 Specification Sheet

Product Specifications

PGA81 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

Overview

The PGA81 cardioid condenser instrument microphone is a professional quality flat-response microphone featuring highly
durable design and construction that delivers excellent sound. Ideal for use in sensitive acoustic instrument performance
and recording, the PGA81 comes with a swivel adapter, carrying pouch and choice of with XLR cable, or without. Phantom
power required.

Features

• Flat-response microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of acoustic instrument sound sources in more
sensitive environments.

• Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise

• Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and grille for unobtrusive visual presence

• Available with and without XLR Cable for flexibility in gear choice
–With 15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-XLR cable
–Without cable

• Stand adapter for mounting to a microphone stand

• Zipper pouch included for additional protection during storage or transport

• Legendary Shure quality design and construction for exceptional performance in rigorous environments

Product Specifications

Type Electret condenser

Frequency Response 40 to 18,000 Hz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Output Impedance 600 Ω

Sensitivity

at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage

Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Weight 186 g (6.6 oz.)

Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male

Power Requirements 48 VDC phantom power (2.0 mA)

-48.5 dBV/Pa (3.8 mV)

1 Pa=94 dB SPL

PGA 81

Available SKUs

PGA81-LC Microphone, clip, stand adapter, and pouch (Less cable)

PGA81-XLR Microphone, clip, stand adapter, pouch and 15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-to-XLR cable

Accessories

A25D Break-resistant microphone clip

31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter

C25J 25 ft (7.6 m) XLR-to-XLR cable

A3WS Black foam windscreen

Polar Pattern Frequency Response

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