Shure PGA52-LC Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone Cardioid

The Shure PGA52-LC is a dynamic cardioid microphone engineered from the ground up for kick drum reinforcement. Its internally tailored cartridge emphasizes low-frequency clarity — capturing the punch and resonance of a kick drum without the muddiness that general-purpose microphones often introduce on bass-heavy sources. The cardioid polar pattern focuses pickup on the sound source directly in front of the capsule while rejecting ambient noise and bleed from adjacent drums, making it effective in both live sound and studio environments where isolation matters.

One of the PGA52's most practical design elements is its quick-release swivel mount, which uses a latch mechanism inspired by bicycle component-locking technology. This allows engineers to position the microphone inside or just outside the kick drum port quickly and lock it in place without fumbling with threaded clamps during time-pressured stage setups. The black metallic finish and compact grille design keep the mic visually discreet on stage. Built with Shure's reputation for durability, the PGA52-LC handles the high sound pressure levels generated by kick drums without distortion, and its rugged housing is built to survive the rigors of touring. The "-LC" designation means this version ships without a cable, so an XLR cable must be sourced separately.