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Shure PG52
Photo: Shure, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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Shure PG52

Dynamic (moving coil) cardioid kick-drum mic with integral locking stand mount; Performance Gear series

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−55 dBV/Pa
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
30 – 13k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the user guide (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4. Response graph labelled "10 cm (4 in.)" and "60 cm (2 ft.)"; relative dB. Room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the user guide (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4. Polar plot with legend "1000 Hz" (dashed); 0° at the bottom, rings every 5 dB from -20 dB to 0 dB (centre -25 dB).

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All specs

From the user guide (Recording Hacks copy)
Sensitivity−55 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, open circuit voltage. "-55 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV)".p. 4
Output impedance150 ohm, EIA rated; 300 ohm actual. "EIA rated at 150Ω (300Ω actual)"; the spec sheet gives "300 ohms" (at 1000 Hz).
Rated frequency range30 Hz to 13 kHz
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male".
Weight470 g, net. "Net: (1.05 lb) 470 g"; the spec sheet: "Net: 470 g (16.8 oz)", packaged 1053 g.
Supplied accessories95D2153 4.6 m (15 ft) XLR-XLR cable (PG52-XLR only); 31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter; 95A2324 storage bag. "Furnished Accessories".
PolarityPositive pressure on the diaphragm gives positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Operating conditions-29 to 57 °C, 0 to 95% relative humidity
Optional accessoriesC25J 7.6 m (25 ft) XLR cable; A50D 5/8"-27 horizontal drum mount
Replacement partsCartridge assembly RPM154; screen and grille 95D2203C
Placement (Shure)Kick drum: inside, 5-7.5 cm from the beater head slightly off-centre (sharp attack, most bass), or 20-30 cm in front of the beater (balanced); outside, 5-7.5 cm from the front head (double-headed drums). Bass amp: 2.5 cm from the speaker, centred on the cone or at its edge; 10-15 cm for a fuller soundp. 3
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
ModelsPG52-XLR: with a 4.57 m (15 ft) XLR cable; PG52-LC: without cablep. 1
Hum sensitivity25 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)
CaseDie-cast metal, black matte; hardened, tapered silver steel mesh grille; built-in locking stand adapter; internal shock mount

Documents

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