PG42 Side Address Condenser Microphone for Speech and Vocals
Read moreGo to the glossary of the PG42 side-address cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary is specifically tailored for voice with high sensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary to clearly reproduce the subtlety of lead vocal performances. Where to buy
Best suited to:
Vocals,
Speech
Also great for:
Choir,
Acoustic Guitar,
Strings,
Brass
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What is the PG42 best suited to?
The PG42 has been tailored for vocal use. Its primary role would be for use in recording applications.
What are the characteristics of the PG42?
It has a voice-tailored frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary that is specifically engineered to reproduce the subtle nuances of lead vocal performances. The large diaphragmLarge diaphragm mics add harmonics to the sound and are popular for vocal recordings.Read moreGo to the glossary capsule provides a wide dynamic rangeThis is the difference between the queitest and loudest sound that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary for clear highs and strong lows. A high pass filter allows you additional control of unwanted low-end signal and the -15dB switchable attenuator gives you even more versatility. It is a condenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary mic so it will require phantom powerThis must be provided to all condenser microphones in order for them to operate.Read moreGo to the glossary.
The PG42 is also available with a USB connection – see PG42USB.
- Large diaphragmLarge diaphragm mics add harmonics to the sound and are popular for vocal recordings.Read moreGo to the glossary capsule provides wider dynamic rangeThis is the difference between the queitest and loudest sound that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary for clear highs and strong lows
- High-pass filter for additional control of unwanted low-end signal
- -15dB switchable attenuator for additional SPL versatility
- Shock mount included for additional set-up stability
- Carrying case included for additional protection during storage or transport
- Transducer TypeA transducer converts sound into an electrical signal. The two most common types are dynamic and condenser.
Read moreGo to the glossary : CondenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary
- Polar Pattern"Polar pattern" describes how well the microphone “hears“ sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary: CardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary
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Frequency ResponseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary:
20 Hz
- 20 kHz
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SensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary (1 kHz):
-35 dBV/Pa / 17,8 mV/Pa
- Equivalent Selfnoise:
15
- Sound Pressure:
- Pad Off: 130 dB
- Pad On: 145 dB
- Weight: 439 g
- FrequencyThis is how many times a sound or radio wave oscillates in one second.Read moreGo to the glossary Repsonse Curve:
User Guides
- Aluminum Carrying Case
- ShureLock™ Rubber Isolated Shock Mount (Part No: A27SM)
