Shure PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone

The PGA52 is a professional quality kick drum microphone with an updated industrial design that features a black metallic finish and grille offering an unobtrusive visual presence. Legendary Shure quality construction ensures exceptional performance in rigorous environments.

Additional design highlights include a swivel joint featuring a quick-release latch similar to bicycle component-locking technology for extremely quick and easy positioning.
The Shure PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone is a high-quality microphone designed specifically for capturing the low-frequency sounds of a kick drum in live performances, recording sessions, and sound reinforcement applications. The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern effectively rejects unwanted sounds and noise, focusing on the sound source in front of the microphone.

Use Cases:
This microphone is perfect for live performances where it can be used to capture the full, punchy sound of a kick drum in a live sound reinforcement setting. It can also be used in the recording studio to capture the natural sound of a kick drum in a recording session.

Specifications:
The Shure PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone has a frequency response of 50Hz – 12kHz and a sensitivity of -55 dBV/Pa (1.75 mV). It has a dynamic range of 157 dB, making it capable of capturing even the loudest kick drums. The microphone has an impedance of 150 ohms and a maximum SPL of 174 dB. It weighs 603 g and has a length of 6.68 inches (169.5 mm).

Technology Used:
The Shure PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone uses a specially designed dynamic cartridge that is tailored to capture the natural sound of a kick drum. The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern effectively rejects unwanted sounds and noise, focusing on the sound source in front of the microphone. Its durable metal construction makes it a reliable choice for live performances and recording sessions.

In conclusion, the Shure PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone is a top-quality microphone that is perfect for capturing the low-frequency sounds of a kick drum. Its durable construction, wide frequency response, and high SPL capability make it a reliable and versatile choice for live performances, recording sessions, and sound reinforcement applications. Whether you’re a live sound engineer, a recording engineer, or a drummer looking for the perfect kick drum microphone, the Shure PGA52 is an excellent choice.