Shure PG Alta Drumkit6 Mic Set

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PRICE
£ 3 5 9
PACK CONTENTS
1 x PGA52 kick drum
mic, 1x PGA57
instrument mic, 2 x
PGA56 snare/tom mics,
2 x PGA81 instrument
mic, 2 x AP56DM drum
rim mounts
FREQUENCY
RANGE
PGA52: 50Hz to 12KHz;
PGA57: 70Hz to 15KHz;
PGA56: 50Hz to 15KHz;
PGA81: 40Hz to 18KHz
MICROPHONE
TYPE
All dynamic except
PGA81 condensers
POLAR PATTERN
Cardioid
POWER
PGA81s require
phantom power
LEADS SUPPLIED
Y e s
TYPE OF
CONNECTOR
Standard XLR
CONTACT
Shure Distribution UK
01992 703058
shure.co.uk
Essential spec
SNARE MIC
Mics are fi nished in metallic
black with a matching
grille for an “unobtrusive
visual presence ”
OVERHEADS
Two phantom-powered
PGA81 cardioid
condensers come with
six and seven-piece sets
fi rst to be put to the test. It is immediately
noticeable that the mic is quite high gain,
meaning the trim control on the desk was
left relatively low. Although perhaps
naturally lacking the low-end frequency
response (50Hz compared with a more
common 20Hz), a quick boost of the low
frequencies establishes a full and meaty
attack from the bass drum. The ’56s are
equally as punchy and bring the low end
out of the toms like an absolute dream.
The 16" bubinga fl oor tom is especially
well represented by the neat little dynamic
mic, thudding through the subwoofer with
every strike.
All in all, each microphone is as
advertised and gives a great sound not only
front-of-house but through the in-ear
monitor mix. A great all-round set of
microphones that will leave you with a range
of recording options not just for drum kit,
but for the whole band. This is professional
quality gear that we have come to expect
from Shure, at a very reasonable price.
KICK MIC
A quick boost of the low
frequencies establishes a
full and meaty attack from
the bass drum
VERDICT: A fantastic looking and
sounding set of microphones that
could be a long lasting starter set for
a budding studio engineer or a
workhorse set for a professional
performing musician.
BUILD QUALITY
PLAYABILITY
VALUE FOR MONEY
RATING
RHY246.gear_shure.indd 107 05/08/2015 15:16