Shure PGA98D Specification Sheet

Product Speciﬁcations

PGA98D Cardioid Condenser Drum Microphone

Overview

The PGA98D is a professional quality cardioid condenser microphone optimized for drums and percussion Featuring a ﬂexible, discrete gooseneck design with highly durable construction, integrated preampliﬁer and included drum mount for quick and easy attachment and removal, the PGA98D is ideal for both live performance and recording.

Features

• Tailored microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of drum and percussion sound sources.

• Flexible gooseneck design makes accurate positioning quick and easy

• Molded one-piece drum mount for fast, low-proﬁle mounting and removal

• Integrated preampliﬁer provides a direct XLR connection (11-52 VDC phantom power required)

• 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

• 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 60 to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Output Impedance 850 Ω

Sensitivity

at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage

Maximum SPL

1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ

Self-Noise

A-weighted, typical

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

Weight 210 g (8 oz.)

Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male

Housing Cast Zinc

Power Requirements 11–52 VDC phantom power (2 mA)

-52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV)

1 Pa=94 dB SPL

130 dB SPL

27 dB SPL-A

PGA 98D

Available SKUs

PGA98D-LC Microphone, drum mount and pouch

PGA98D-XLR Microphone, drum mount, pouch and (4.6 m) XLR-to-XLR cable

Accessories

AP98DM Break-resistant drum microphone mount for PGA98D

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

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

AP98WS Black foam windscreen

Polar Pattern Frequency Response