Shure PGA98D Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Drum Microphone

Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Drum Microphone

The PGA98D is a professional quality cardioid condenser microphone optimized for drums and percussion Featuring a flexible, discrete gooseneck design with highly durable construction, integrated preamplifier and included drum mount for quick and easy attachment and removal, the PGA98D is ideal for both live performance and recording.

Features:

• Tailored microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of drum and percussion sound sources.
• Flexible gooseneck design makes accurate positioning quick and easy
• Molded one-piece drum mount for fast, low-profile mounting and removal
• Integrated preamplifier provides a direct XLR connection (11-52 VDC phantom power required)
• Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise
• Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and grille for unobtrusive visual presence
• Available with and without XLR Cable for flexibility in gear choice
  - With 15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-XLR cable (PGA98D-XLR)
  - Without cable (PGA98D-LC)
• Zipper pouch included for additional protection during storage or transport
• Legendary Shure quality design and construction for exceptional performance in rigorous environments

Specifications:

• Type: Electret condenser
• Frequency Response: 60 to 20,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 850 Ω
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): -52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV)
  1 Pa=94 dB SPL
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ): 130 dB SPL
• Self-Noise (A-weighted, typical): 27 dB SPL-A
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Weight: 210 g (8 oz.)
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
• Housing: Cast Zinc
• Power Requirements: 11-52 VDC phantom power (2 mA)