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Shure PG57
Photo: Shure, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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Shure PG57

Dynamic (moving coil) cardioid instrument mic with on/off switch; Performance Gear series

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−56 dBV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
50 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1. "Frequency Response", labelled "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 spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1. "Polar Pattern, Measured at 1000 Hz"; 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 spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Sensitivity−56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. "-56 dBV/Pa, (1.6 mV), 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL".p. 1
Output impedance200 ohm, at 1 kHz
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 15 kHz. The guide gives the same "50-15,000Hz" (p. 13).
Switchespower: on, off. "Built-in On/Off switch".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)".
Weight324 g, net. "Net: 324 g (11.5 oz)"; packaged 908 g.
Supplied accessories4.57 m (15 ft) XLR-XLR cable (PG57-XLR only); microphone clip; 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter; storage bag. "Available Models".
ModelsPG57-XLR: with a 4.57 m (15 ft) XLR cable; PG57-LC: without cable
Hum sensitivity26 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)
CaseDie-cast metal handle, black matte; hardened, tapered silver steel mesh grille; internal shock mount
PolarityPositive pressure on the diaphragm gives positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
Operating conditions-29 to 57 °C, 0 to 95% relative humidity
From the user guide (Recording Hacks copy)
Placement (Shure)Guitar amp: 2.5 cm from the speaker, centred on the cone (most attack, more bass) or at the cone edge (sharper, brighter); 15-30 cm in front of the cone (balanced). Brass and saxophone: 15-60 cm in front of the bellp. 6

Documents

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