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PG Alta Microphones

Congratulations on the purchase of a new Shure PG Alta series microphone.

The PG Alta series delivers professional quality audio at an affordable price,

with solutions for capturing nearly any source, including voice, acoustic in-

struments, drums, and amplified electric instruments. Suitable for live and

studio applications, PG Alta microphones are built to last, and meet the same

rigorous quality testing standards that make all Shure products trustworthy

and reliable.

Drum Kit Bundle Variations

4-Piece Kit

(PGADRUMKIT4)

• PGA52 kick drum microphone

• PGA57 snare drum microphone

• (2) PGA56 drum microphones

• A50D mount

5-Piece Kit

(PGADRUMKIT5)

• PGA52 kick drum microphone

• PGA57 snare drum microphone

• (3) PGA56 drum microphones

• A50D mount

6-Piece Kit

(PGADRUMKIT6)

• PGA52 kick drum microphone

• PGA57 snare drum microphone

• (2) PGA56 drum microphones

• (2) PGA81 overhead condenser microphones

• A50D mount

7-Piece Kit

(PGADRUMKIT7)

• PGA52 kick drum microphone

• PGA57 snare drum microphone

• (3) PGA56 drum microphones

• (2) PGA81 overhead condenser microphones

• A50D mount

Note: Availability of specific bundles varies by region. Contact your local

Shure distributor for details.

Setting up Drum Microphones

Before you begin, review these fundamental concepts to get the best possible

results:

Tuning: Before recording a drum kit, make sure the drums are tuned. A well-

tuned kit significantly improves the sound quality for recording and live sound

reinforcement. It also makes mixing and signal processing easier, faster, and

more effective.

Placement: Use the proximity effect to your advantage when increased bass

is desired. Small changes in microphone placement (distance and angle)

strongly impact the sound characteristics. If time permits, experiment with

various microphone positions to achieve the preferred sound.

PGA Drum Bundle

PG Alta Drum Microphone Kit

Summary of content (11 pages)

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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta Drum Microphone Kit PG Alta Microphones Congratulations on the purchase of a new Shure PG Alta series microphone. The PG Alta series delivers professional quality audio at an affordable price, with solutions for capturing nearly any source, including voice, acoustic instruments, drums, and amplified electric instruments.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated Spaced pair position ④ • If there is a hole in the head, place the microphone inside for better isolation. Removing the resonant head and placing the microphone closer the beater head provides increased attack. • To reduce the sustain and overtones for a focused attack, try using a pillow inside the kick drum. ② Snare (PGA57) • Place the microphone 1-4 inches above the drum, near the rim.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated 90ɴ 120ɴ ② ORTF Developed as a French broadcasting standard, ORTF technique replicates the spacing and angle of human ears. It provides a natural, wide sound. Placement: Angle the microphones at 110°, with the capsules 17 cm apart. 110ɴ 17 cm (6.7 in.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated Avoiding Pickup of Unwanted Sound Sources Place the microphone so that unwanted sound sources, such as monitors and loudspeakers, are directly behind it. To minimize feedback and ensure optimum rejection of unwanted sound, always test microphone placement before a performance. MONITOR P.A.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated Phantom Power All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. This microphone performs best with a 48 V DC supply (IEC-61938), but it can operate with lower voltages. XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS. In most cases, there is a switch or button to activate the phantom power. See the user guide for the mixer or interface for additional information.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated 0 10 cm (4 in.) 60 cm (2 ft.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated -57 dBV/Pa¹ (1.45 mV) Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 Weight 287 g (10.12oz.) Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature -20° to 165°F (-29° to 74°C) Relative Humidity 0 to 95% 1 10 cm (4 in.) 60 cm (2 ft.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated 1000 Hz Typical Polar Pattern PGA57 Type Dynamic (moving coil) Frequency Response 50 to 15, 000 Hz Polar Pattern Cardioid Output Impedance 150 Ω Sensitivity at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage -56.5 dBV/Pa¹ (1.5 mV) Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 Weight 280 g (9.88oz.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated 20 0,6 m (2 ft.) from sound source 15 10 dB 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 20 100 1k 10k 20k Hz Typical Frequency Response 1000 Hz Typical Polar Pattern PGA81 Type Electret Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Response 40 to 18,000 Hz Output Impedance at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage 600 Ω Sensitivity at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage -48.5 dBV/Pa[1] (3.8 mV) Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load, typical 129.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male Weight 186 g (0.4 lbs) Housing Cast Zinc Power Requirements 48 V DC phantom power (2.0 mA) 3 60 cm (2 ft.
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PGA Drum Bundle PG Alta™ Drum Microphone Kit Shure Incorporated Certifications This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str.