PG57 Instrument Microphone for Home Recording and Stage
Read moreGo to the glossary DynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary Instrument Microphone is a professional quality microphone designed with rugged durability and excellent sound for use in amplified and acoustic instrument applications. Where to buy
Best suited to:
Electric Guitar
Also great for:
Snare, Toms,
Brass
- Description
- Features
- Specs
- Downloads
- In the box
What is the PG57 best suited to?
The PG57 is a versatile mic for use in amplified and acoustic instrument applications, such as on-stage or studio miking of guitar amps, brass instruments and saxophones. It is mainly used by amatuer/semi-pro musicians.
How does the PG57 relate to the SM57?
It’s the entry level version of the popular SM57 and would be used for the same type of instrument applications. It has a dynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary cartridge with a 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, a hardened steel mesh tapered grille that resists wear and abuse and has an on/off switch for onstage control. It also includes a 4.5 m cable.
- The entry to Shure instrument mics
- Tailored 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 smooth and extended
- Tuned specifically for instrument applications
- 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
- DynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary cartridge has a simple, rugged coil. Handles extreme volume levels without distortion.
- Cartridge includes a neodymium magnet for high output level
- Internal shock mount for reduced handling noise
- Durable metal construction
- On/off switch for onstage control
- Hardened steel mesh tapered grille that resists wear and abuse
- Includes 15ft. (4.57m) cable, break-resistant mic clip and storage bag
- Transducer TypeA transducer converts sound into an electrical signal. The two most common types are dynamic and condenser.
Read moreGo to the glossary : DynamicDynamic mics have a simple, rugged construction and can handle very high sound pressure levels.Read moreGo to the glossary
- Polar Pattern"Polar pattern" describes how well the microphone “hears“ sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary: 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
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Frequency ResponseThis is the range of frequencies, from the lowest to the highest, that a mic can pick up.Read moreGo to the glossary:
50 Hz
- 15 kHz
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SensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary (1 kHz):
-56 dBV/Pa / 1,6 mV/Pa
- Weight: 324 g
- FrequencyThis is how many times a sound or radio wave oscillates in one second.Read moreGo to the glossary Repsonse Curve:
User Guides
- Microphone Clip (Part No: 25D)
- 5/8" to 3/8" Thread adapter (Part No: 31A1856)
- Microphone Storage Bag (Part No: 26D18)
