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Product Specifications
PGA48 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
Overview
The PGA48 Dynamic Vocal Microphone is a professional quality microphone featuring highly durable design and
construction that delivers excellent sound. Ideal for use in spoken word and karaoke performance, the PGA48 features an
on/off switch, swivel adapter, zipper pouch and choice of XLR cable or QTR ( ¼") cable, or without cable.
Features
• Tailored microphone cartridge design specifically for clarity in the standard frequency range of speech
• Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise
• Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and classic silver ball grille
• Available with and without XLR Cable for flexibility in gear choice
–15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-XLR cable
–15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-QTR cable
–Also available without cable
• On/Off switch for discrete control of microphone operation
• 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
PGA 48
Polar Pattern Frequency Response
Product Specifications
Available SKUs
Accessories
Type Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response 70 to 15,000 Hz
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Output Impedance 600 ȍ
Sensitivity
at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage
-53.5 dBV/Pa (2.10 mV)
1 Pa=94 dB SPL
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Weight 300 g (10.58 oz)
Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
Operating Temperature -20 to 165 °F (-29 to 74 °C)
Operating Humidity
Relative
0 to 95%
PGA48-LC Microphone, clip, stand adapter, and pouch (Less cable)
PGA48-XLR Microphone, clip, stand adapter, pouch and 15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-to-XLR cable
PGA48-QTR Microphone, clip, stand adapter, pouch and 15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-to-1/4" cable
A25D Break-resistant microphone clip
A58WS Black foam windscreen
31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter
C25J 25 ft (7.6 m) XLR-to-XLR cable
RPMP48G Replacement PGA48 silver mesh grille