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Shure PGA98H
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Shure PGA98H

Clip-on cardioid electret condenser on a gooseneck with horn clamp, for wind instruments; in-line XLR preamp or TA4F (TQG) for bodypacks; PG Alta series

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−52 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
27 dB(A)
Max SPL
130 dB SPL
Impedance
850 Ω
Rated range
60 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. "Frequency Response", marked "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 only; 0° at the bottom, 5 dB per ring, outer ring 0 dB. Distance and room not stated.

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All specs

From the user guide
Sensitivity−52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, open circuit voltage. "-52 dBV/Pa (2.51 mV)".p. 5
Self-noise27 dB(A), A-weighted, typical. "27 dB SPL-A".
Max SPL130 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load, typical
Output impedance850 ohm, PGA98H-XLR (through the in-line preamp); also 600 ohm, PGA98H-TQG. "PGA98H-XLR 850 Ω", "PGA98H-TQG 600 Ω". The spec sheet gives 850 Ω only.
Rated frequency range60 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom, 11 to 52 V DC (XLR version, through its in-line preamp); the TQG version runs from a bodypack supplying 5 V on pin 2. "11 to 52 V DC phantom power (2 mA)", p. 6. Page 3: "performs best with a 48 V DC supply"; "compatible with non-Shure bodypacks that have a TQG connector and supply 5V on pin 2".p. 6
Current draw2 mA
ConnectorXLR-3 male (PGA98H-XLR, on the in-line preamp); TA4F (PGA98H-TQG). The spec sheet: "4-pin, female TA4F miniature XLR connector".
Weight245 g, PGA98H-XLR; 75 g for the PGA98H-TQG. "PGA98H-XLR 245 g (0.5 lbs)", "PGA98H-TQG 75 g (0.2 lbs)". The 2015 spec sheet: "210 g (8 oz.)".
MountingIntegrated horn clamp, swivel base and flexible gooseneckp. 4
PolarityPGA98H-XLR: positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3; PGA98H-TQG: on pin 3 with respect to pin 1p. 6
From the spec sheet
FinishCast zinc housing, black metallic finish and grille. "Cast Zinc" housing (guide p. 6); "black metallic finish and grille" from the spec sheet features.p. 1
Supplied accessorieszipper pouch; AP98WS foam windscreen; belt clip. Available SKUs: PGA98H-LC "Microphone, pouch, windscreen and belt clip (XLR preamp, less cable)".
ModelsPGA98H-XLR: in-line XLR preamp and 4.6 m (15 ft) XLR cable; PGA98H-LC: XLR preamp, no cable; PGA98H-TQG: TA4F connector for wireless bodypacks, no preamp
Optional accessories31A1856 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter; C25J 7.6 m (25 ft) XLR-to-XLR cable; AP98WS black foam windscreen

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