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Shure PGA58
Photo: Shure, from its user guide, p. 1.

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Shure PGA58

Dynamic (moving coil) cardioid handheld vocal mic (PG Alta series) with an on/off switch

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−55 dBV/Pa
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
50 – 16k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. "0.6 m (2 ft.) from sound source"; 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, p. 1. "Polar Pattern", 1000 Hz; 0° at the bottom, 5 dB per ring.

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All specs

From the user guide
Sensitivity−55 dBV/Pa (1.79 mV/Pa), at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage. "-55 dBV/Pa (1.79 mV)".p. 3
Output impedance150 ohm, output impedance
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 16 kHz
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated by the manufacturer: Dynamic; no power requirement is listed.
Switchespower: on, off. "On/Off Switch" (drawing on p. 2).
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male".
Weight294 g. "294 g (10.37oz.)".
Dimensions166 × 55.1 mm. Dimension drawing: length 166 mm (6.54 in), head diameter 55.1 mm (2.17 in.).
Operating temperature-29 to 74 °C (-20 to 165 °F)
Relative humidity0 to 95%
PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Optional accessories and partsA25D microphone clip; 31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter; C25J and C25F 7.6 m (25 ft) cables; RPMP58G grille; A58WS black foam windscreen
From the spec sheet
Finishblack metallic, black mesh grille. Features: "black metallic finish and grille".p. 1
Supplied accessoriesmicrophone clip; stand adapter; zipper pouch; 15 ft (4.6 m) XLR-XLR cable (PGA58-XLR) or XLR-to-1/4" cable (PGA58-QTR). Available SKUs: PGA58-LC "Microphone, clip, stand adapter, and pouch (Less cable)"; -XLR and -QTR add a cable; PGA58-BTS adds a boom stand and the XLR cable.

Documents

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