Shure PG81 Performance Gear Instrument Microphone at FrontEndAudio.com

Shure PG81 Performance Gear Instrument Microphone Details

The PG81 Instrument Microphone is a sensitive, flat response mic ideal for acoustic instruments such as an acoustic guitar, cymbals, piano, strings, woodwinds, and ensembles. Shure Performance Gear microphones are affordable and application-specific, ideal for everyday use and practice. They are the perfect introduction to Shure engineering excellence for performers ready to plug in and play out. Performance Gear Microphones provide a complete vocal, instrument, and drum selection and feature many of the same durability and performance attributes of other Shure microphones at an attractive price. Real gear without compromise. As serious as you want to get.

Shure PG81 Performance Gear Instrument Microphone Features

Flat frequency response is wide and uniform. Consistent sensitivity through frequency range.
Cardioid polar pattern picks up the most sound from in front of the microphone and some sound from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume settings.
Condenser cartridge has a lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by AA battery or phantom power supply.
Internal shock mount for reduced handling noise.
Durable metal construction.
On/off switch for onstage control.
Includes a break-resistant mic clip and storage bag.

Shure PG81 Performance Gear Instrument Microphone Specifications

Microphone Type: Condenser (electret bias)
Polar Pattern: Cardioid (unidirectional), symmetrical about axis
Frequency Response: 40 to 18,000 Hz
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of microphone output connector
Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz): 600
Sensitivity (at 1000 Hz): –48 dBV/Pa, (4.0 mV), 1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL
Electromagnetic Hum Sensitivity: –7 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)
Switch: Built–in On/Off switch
Recommended Input Load Impedance: 800 minimum
Output Clipping Level (1 kHz, 1 % THD): 2000 load
- –13 dBV (0.22 V) (phantom)
- –17 dBV (0.14 V) (battery)
Maximum SPL: 2000 load
- 131 dB (phantom), 127 dB (battery)
Self–Noise (Equivalent SPL): 20 dB typical, A–weighted
Dynamic Range (maximum SPL, 2k load, to A–weighted noise level): 111 dB (phantom); 107 dB (battery)
Signal–to–Noise Ratio: 68 dB (IEC 651)* at 94 dB SPL
Power:
- Phantom Power
  - Supply Voltage 11 to 52 Vdc
  - Current Drain 2.0 mA max at 52 Vdc
  - Maximum Exteral Voltage Applied to Pins 2 and 3 with respect to Pin 1 +52 Vdc
  - Reverse polarity protected to 100 Vdc
- Battery Power
  - Recommended 1.5 V alkaline AA size (NEDA 15A)
  - Life up to 10,000 hours
Connector: Three pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case: Steel and brass construction with black painted finish
Environmental Conditions: This microphone operates over a temperature range of –29 to 57 degrees Celcius (–20 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit), and at a relative humidity of 0 to 95%.
Weight: Net – 250 g (8.8 oz) less battery Packaged – 880 g (1 lb 15 oz)

Shure PG81 Performance Gear Instrument Microphone Applications

Acoustic Guitar
Cymbals
Piano
Strings
Woodwinds
Ensembles

What’s Included

Mic Clip
Storage Bag