PG81 Instrument Microphone for acoustic Instruments

What is the PG81 best suited to?

The PG81 would be an ideal choice for an amateur/semi-pro musician looking to mic up their acoustic instrument such as acoustic guitar, strings, woodwind, overhead percussion or piano, either in a live or recording environment.

How do I power my PG81?

As the PG81 is a condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary, it requires phantom powerThis must be provided to all condenser microphones in order for them to operate.Read moreGo to the glossary for it to work. On the PG81, this can achieved in two ways by either using the phantom powerThis must be provided to all condenser microphones in order for them to operate.Read moreGo to the glossary source from your mixer, or by using the internal AA battery (supplied) 

Full drum kits from Shure:

• PGDMK4 drum kit (4 piece microphone kit)
• PGDMK6 drum kit (6 piece microphone kit)

• Flat frequency responseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary is wide and uniform. Consistent sensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary through frequencyThis is how many times a sound or radio wave oscillates in one second.Read moreGo to the glossary range.
• 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 polar pattern"Polar pattern" describes how well the microphone “hears“ sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary picks up the most sound from in front of the microphone and some sound from the sides. Less susceptible to feedbackSustained “howl” when a mic 'hears' a loudspeaker already reproducing that mic's sound.Read moreGo to the glossary in high volume settings.
• CondenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary cartridge has a lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by AA battery or phantom powerThis must be provided to all condenser microphones in order for them to operate.Read moreGo to the glossary supply.
• Internal shock mount for reduced handling noise.
• Durable metal construction.
• On/off switch for onstage control.
• Includes 15ft. (4.57m) cable, break-resistant mic clip and storage bag.

User Guides

• PG81 User Guide

• 4.5 m Cable (Part No.: 95D2153)
• Mic Clip (Part no: A25D)
• Microphone Bag (Part No.: 26D18)
• 5/8 to 3/8 Inch Thread Adapter (Part No.: 31A1856)
• AA Battery