Shure PGA181 Side-Address Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Cardioid Condenser Side-Address Microphone with a Smooth Frequency Response

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The PGA181's smooth frequency response and versatile design make it ideal for instrument and vocal recording. Available with and without a cable.

The PGA181 is a professional quality instrument microphone with an updated industrial design that features a black metallic finish and grille offering an unobtrusive visual presence. Legendary Shure quality construction ensures exceptional performance in rigorous environments.

Additional features include a tailored microphone cartridge design for smooth and versatile reproduction of sound sources.

Features:

• Tailored microphone cartridge design for smooth and versatile reproduction of sound sources
• 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 (PGA181-XLR)
  - Without cable (PGA181-LC)
• Stand adapter for mounting to a microphone stand
• 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: 50 to 20,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 120 Ω
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): -38 dBV/Pa (12.7 mV)
  1 Pa=94 dB SPL
• Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD,1 kΩ): 138 dB SPL
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Weight: 383 g (13.5 oz.)
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
• Housing: Cast zinc
• Power Requirements: 48 VDC phantom power (4 mA)