Shure PGA56
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Designed for close-miking of mid-range instruments
The Shure PGA56 is a dynamic microphone with cardioid polar pattern designed for mid-high range instruments. It replaces the ( now discontinued ) PG56.
As for the specs, the PGA56 is identical to the SM58, but with slightly reduced dynamic range (-57 dBV/Pa vs -54.5dBV/Pa), which means its good for high impact sounds but do not grab as much peripheral audio as a SM58.
Its response is uniform and particularly tailored for snare/tom/percussion with some accentuation in the BASS, providing natural sound reproduction. It doesn’t need much EQ to obtain a correct sound as compared to the Sennheiser e604.
An adjustable drum rim mount with stand-adapter is included with mic that provides easy positioning. The whole body of the mic comes with a black metallic finish that looks elegant. Its compact, durable and lightweight ( just 287g ), but the construction is very solid like any shure microphone.
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Technical Specifications
| Transducer Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | End-Address |
| Pickup Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 50Hz - 15000Hz |
| Sensitivity | 1.45 mV/Pa |
| Output Impedance | 200 Ω |
| Rated Input Impedance | 2000 Ω |
| Max. Spl | 157 dB SPL |
| Self Noise | N/A |
| Signal to noise Ratio | N/A |
| On/Off Switch | No |
| Pads | N/A |
| Connector | XLR |
| POWER REQUIREMENT | Not Required |
| Dimensions | 93mm(L) x N/A(B) x N/A(H) x 44.5mm(D) |
| Weight | 287 grams |