Shure PGASTUDIOKIT4, PGADRUMKIT5, PGADRUMKIT7 User Manual

P G A LTATM Microphones

WHERE SERIOUS
SOUND BEGINS.

P G ALTA

TM

Microphones

A TRADITION OF TRUE SOUND.

Shure Microphones have always

delivered unmatched sound quality and

durability, making them essential

for stage performance and

studio recording around the world.

Tailored for performers of every level,

Shure offers a complete family

of wired microphones

to meet any audio need.

With the PG ALTA™ Microphone family,

Shure continues its 90-year tradition

of manufacturing audio products

of the highest quality and construction.

Featuring a sleek black metallic

industrial design and cardioid

polar patterns that reduce feedback

and background noise, the PG ALTA

family delivers rock-solid sound

and reliability that sets the bar

for accessible, professional-caliber

gear for performance and recording.

A FULL RANGE OF AUDIO OPTIONS.

Vocals

PGA58PGA48

CARDIOID | DYNAMIC CARDIOID | DYNAMIC

Vocal Microphone

A sturdy plug-and-play
microphone that delivers
excellent sound for spoken
word and karaoke performance.

Vocal Microphone Instrument Microphone

Tailored cartridge supports
natural vocal frequencies for
lead and backup performance.
Choice of XLR, ¼" or no cables.

Instruments Drums Side-Address

PGA81 PGA98H

CARDIOID | DYNAMIC

Instrument Microphone

Tailored cartridge design for
clear sound with amplified
instrument and acoustic drum
performance and recording.

CARDIOID | CONDENSER CARDIOID | CONDENSER CARDIOID | CONDENSER CARDIOID | CONDENSER

Enhanced flat-response
microphone for sensitive
acoustic instrument
performance and recording.

Vocals Speech Vocals Speech

Snare
Drum

Guitar

Amp

Acoustic

Guitar

Instruments

Drum

Overheads

Percussion BrassWoodwindsAcoustic

50Hz – 16kHz70Hz – 15kHz 40Hz – 18kHz 60Hz – 20kHz 20Hz – 20kHz 50Hz – 20kHz

Operating PrincipleKey:

Dynamic Condenser

Polar Pattern Frequency Response

50Hz – 15kHz

Flat TailoredCardioid

Studio Kit

Wide variety of flexible professional sound solutions that
apply to most recording opportunities.

PGAStudioKit4

Four-Piece
Microphone Kit

PGA27 PGA181PGA57

Large Diaphragm
Side-Address Microphone

Versatile sound from a large
cardioid diaphragm with
tailored frequency response
and a high SPL threshold.

Home

Recording

Vocals

Acoustic

Acoustic

Instruments

Instruments

Bass
Amp

Side-Address Microphone

Extremely versatile micro­phone with smooth frequency
response for vocals as well
as acoustic and amplified
instruments.

Home

Recording

Vocals

Percussion

Acoustic

Guitar

Acoustic

Instruments

Guitar

Amp

PGA52

INCLUDES:

• (3) Microphone Clips

• (4) 15ft (4.57m) XLR-XLR Cables

• Soft Zipper Carrying Case

PGA57

(2) PGA181

Drum Kits

Essential package of professional quality microphones
for a wide variety of drum and percussion applications.

PGADrumKit5

Five-Piece
Microphone Kit

PGA52

INCLUDES:

• Microphone Clip

• (3) Drum Mounts

• (5) 15ft (4.57m) XLR-XLR Cables

• Soft Zipper Carrying Case

(3) PGA56

PGA57

PGADrumKit7

Seven-Piece
Microphone Kit

PGA52 (3) PGA56

INCLUDES:

• (3) Microphone Clips

• (3) Drum Mounts

• (7) 15ft (4.57m) XLR-XLR Cables

• Soft Zipper Carrying Case

PGA57

(2) PGA81

PGA52

PGA56

PGA98D

Instrument Microphone

Wind and brass instrument
microphone with in-line
preamplifier, horn clamp
and choice of XLR or TA4F
wireless connector.

CARDIOID | DYNAMIC

Kick Drum Microphone

Ideal for low frequency
performance and recording,
featuring swivel joint and
quick release latch for fast,
flexible positioning.

Kick

Drum

Bass
Amp

CARDIOID | DYNAMIC

Snare/Tom Microphone

Durable, professional-quality
microphone for use with
close-mic snare, tom and
percussion.

Drum

Toms

CARDIOID | CONDENSER

Drum Microphone

Optimized drum sound with
flexible gooseneck design,
molded drum mount and
integrated preamplifier for
phantom power.

PercussionTomsSnare

Snare
Drum

50Hz – 12kHz

50Hz – 15kHz

60Hz – 20kHz

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Type Frequency Polar Sensitivity Output Maximum SPL Net
Response Pattern (at 1 kHz) Impedance (at 1% kHz) Weight

PGA27 Condenser 20 to 20,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 115 Ω 130 dB SPL Pad Off 453 grams (16.0 oz)

-35 dBV/Pa (17.8 mV) (145 dB SPL Pad On)

PGA48 Dynamic 70 to 15,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 600 Ω NA 300 grams (10.58 oz)

-53.5 dBV/Pa (2.10 mV)

PGA52 Dynamic 50 to 12,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 150 Ω NA 454 grams (16.01 oz)

-55 dBV/Pa (1.75 mV)

PGA56 Dynamic 50 to 15,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 200 Ω NA 287 grams (10.12 oz)

-57 dBV/Pa (1.45 mV)

PGA57 Dynamic 50 to 15,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 150 Ω NA 280 grams (9.88 oz)

-56.5 dBV/Pa (1.5 mV)

PGA58 Dynamic 50 to 16,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 150 Ω NA 294 grams (10.37 oz)

-55 dBV/Pa (1.79 mV)

PGA81 Condenser 40 to 18,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 600 Ω 129.5 dB SPL 186 grams (6.56 oz)

-48.5 dBV/Pa (3.8 mV)

PGA98D Condenser 60 to 20,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 850 Ω 130 dB SPL 210 grams (7.41 oz)

-52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV)

PGA98H Condenser 60 to 20,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 850 Ω 130 dB SPL 210 grams (7.41 oz)

-52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV)

PGA181 Condenser 50 to 20,000 Hz Cardioid Open Circuit Voltage 120 Ω 138 dB SPL 383 grams (13.51 oz)

-38 dBV/Pa (12.7 mV)

All specificatio ns subject to change

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