PG81 Instrument Microphone

A sensitive, flat response condenser microphone ideal for acoustic instruments. 
 

PG81-XLR includes a 15ft (4.57m) XLR to XLR Cable, Microphone Clip, 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter, and a Storage Bag.

PG81-LC includes a Microphone Clip, 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter and a Storage Bag.

A sensitive, flat response microphone ideal for acoustic instruments. Cardioid, Condenser.

• 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.

Microphone Type

Condenser (electret bias)

Polar Pattern

Cardioid (unidirectional), symmetrical about axis

Frequency Response

40 to 18,000 Hz

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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 ohms

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 ohms minimum

Output Clipping Level (1 kHz, 1 % THD)

2000 ohm load

-13 dBV (0.22 V) (phantom)

-17 dBV (0.14 V) (battery)

Maximum SPL

2000 ohm load: 131 dB (phantom), 127 dB (battery)

Self-Noise (Equivalent SPL)

20 dB typical, A-weighted

Dynamic Range (maximum SPL, 2k ohm 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 External 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 Celsius (-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)