- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
- Flat Frequency Response
- Wide, uniform response. Consistent sensitivity through frequency range.
PG81Instrument Microphone
Shure
- Condenser
- Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
- Recommended Uses
- Orchestra/Strings
- Woodwinds
- Acoustic Guitar
- Acoustic Bass
- Bass Amp
- Piano/Organ
- Cymbals
- Stage Overhead
A sensitive, flat response condenser microphone ideal for acoustic instruments.
- 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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- 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)
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| User Guides | Language | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| PG Microphones User Guide | English | 1134 (kb) |
| PG Microphones User Guide | French | 1164 (kb) |
| PG Microphones User Guide | German | 1140 (kb) |
| PG Microphones User Guide | Italian | 1133 (kb) |
| PG Microphones User Guide | Japanese | 1906 (kb) |
| PG Microphones User Guide | Portuguese | 1131 (kb) |
| PG Microphones User Guide | Spanish | 1140 (kb) |
