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Shure PG ALTA 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit for Performing and Recording Drummers - Includes Mics, Mounts and Cables with Options for Kick Drum, Snare and Tom (PGADRUMKIT5)
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Shure PG ALTA 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit for Performing and Recording Drummers

Bottom line: The Shure PG ALTA 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit: PGA52 kick mic plus three PGA56 snare/tom mics cover a full 5-piece kit; main trade-off: five mics only, no dedicated overhead or hi-hat condenser for cymbals.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ PGA52 kick mic plus three PGA56 snare/tom mics cover a full 5-piece kit
  • ✓ Cardioid dynamic capsules reject bleed for tight close-mic isolation
  • ✓ Break-resistant AP56DM rim mounts clamp to hoops, no extra stands needed
  • ✓ Bundles five XLR-XLR cables and a carrying case, gig-ready out of the box

Cons

  • ✗ Five mics only, no dedicated overhead or hi-hat condenser for cymbals
  • ✗ PGA entry tier sits below Shure SM57/Beta mics in detail and output
  • ✗ Only three rim mounts included, so extra toms need separate clips
  • ✗ No shock mounts or windscreens in the box

Manufacturer description

The PGADRUMKIT5 Drum Microphone Kit is an essential package of professional quality microphones, designed to provide excellent sound for close-mic kick drum, snare and tom performance and recording. Included in the PGADRUMKIT4 are one PGA52 kick drum microphone, three PGA56 drum microphones and one PGA57 instrument microphone, along with three drum mounts, five XLR-XLR cables, and a carrying case.

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SpecPicks scored Shure PG ALTA 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the audio & midi category. Shure's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • 1x PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
  • 3x PGA56 Cardioid Dynamic Snare/Tom Microphones
  • 1x PGA57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
  • 1x A25D Break-resistant Microphone Clip
  • 3x AP56DM Break-resistant Drum Rim Mounts

Full Specifications

BrandShure
ColorBlack
Model NamePGADRUMKIT5
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberPGADRUMKIT5
Power SourceCorded Electric
Audible Noise78 db
Polar PatternUnidirectional
Built-In MediaWith Case
Connector TypeXLR
Item Type NameAcoustic Guitar Amplifier
Item Dimensions4.5 x 22.8 x 13 inches
Mfr Part NumberPGADRUMKIT5
Number of Items1
Special FeatureClip
Antenna LocationKaraoke, Singing
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop, Amplifier, Speaker
Enclosure MaterialMetal, Plastic
Number of Channels1
Included ComponentsWith Case
Full listing titleShure PG ALTA 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit for Performing and Recording Drummers - Includes Mics, Mounts and Cables with Options for Kick Drum, Snare and Tom (PGADRUMKIT5)

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