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Shure PGA81 Condenser Microphone

Name: Shure PGA81 Condenser Microphone - with Cardioid Pick-up Pattern,Condenser Instrument Microphone, No Cable (PGA81-LC)
Brand: Shure
SKU: B00TTQLTZ6

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Bottom line: The Shure PGA81 Condenser Microphone: Flat-response cartridge keeps acoustic guitar and drum overheads uncolored; main trade-off: requires 48V phantom power - no USB or battery option.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Flat-response cartridge keeps acoustic guitar and drum overheads uncolored
✓ Cardioid pattern rejects off-axis bleed in multi-mic room setups
✓ Ships with swivel stand adapter and carrying pouch included
✓ Black metallic body and grille stay visually discreet on camera

Cons

✗ Requires 48V phantom power - no USB or battery option
✗ PGA81-LC ships with no cable; XLR lead is a separate buy
✗ Fixed cardioid only; no omni or figure-8 pattern switch
✗ Tuned for instruments, not a dedicated voice or podcast mic

Manufacturer description

The PGA81 cardioid condenser instrument microphone is a professional quality flat-response microphone featuring highly durable design and construction that delivers excellent sound. Ideal for use in sensitive acoustic instrument performance and recording, the PGA81 comes with a swivel adapter, carrying pouch and choice of with XLR cable, or without. Phantom power required.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Flat-response microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of acoustic instrument sound sources in more sensitive environments
Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise
Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and grille for unobtrusive visual presence
Two available options: (1) with 15-foot XLR-XLR cable, or (2) without cable
Stand adapter for mounting to a microphone stand

Full Specifications

Brand	Shure
Color	Black
Model Name	PGA81
Unit Count	1.00 Count
Model Number	PGA81-LC
Power Source	PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional
Built-In Media	Microphone
Connector Type	XLR
Item Type Name	Instrument Condenser Microphone
Item Dimensions	3.5 x 10 x 5 inches
Mfr Part Number	PGA81-LC
Special Feature	Stand
Antenna Location	Singing
Compatible Devices	Amplifier, Speaker, Karaoke Machine, Radio, Camera, Gaming Console
Enclosure Material	Stainless Steel
Frequency Response	15000 Hz
Number of Channels	1
Included Components	Microphone
Warranty Description	2-year limited warranty.
Full listing title	Shure PGA81 Condenser Microphone - with Cardioid Pick-up Pattern,Condenser Instrument Microphone, No Cable (PGA81-LC)

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