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Shure PGA98D-LC Cardioid Condenser Drum Microphone

Condenserphantom powerXLR

Capture Drum Sounds with Precision and ClarityThe Shure PGA98D is a cardioid condenser microphone designed for drums and percussion. Featuring a flexible gooseneck and integrated drum mount, this microphone allows for precise positioning and secure attachment, delivering clear and accurate sound ...

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Overview

Capture Drum Sounds with Precision and Clarity

The Shure PGA98D is a cardioid condenser microphone designed for drums and percussion. Featuring a flexible gooseneck and integrated drum mount, this microphone allows for precise positioning and secure attachment, delivering clear and accurate sound reproduction for both live and recording applications.

Specifications:
  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid (Unidirectional)
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Frequency Response: Tailored for drum and percussion
  • Microphone Form Factor: Gooseneck
  • Mount: AP98DM Drum Mount
  • Material: Cast Zinc
  • Special Feature: XLR
  • Audio Sensitivity: 98 dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72 dB
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Color: Black
  • Recommended Uses For Product: Drums and Percussion

Key Features

Tailored microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of drum and percussion sound sources

Flexible gooseneck design makes accurate positioning quick and easy

Molded one-piece drum mount for fast, low-profile mounting and removal

Integrated preamplifier provides phantom power and a direct XLR connection

Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise

Specifications

Product Type
Condenser Drum Microphone
Model
PGA98D-LC
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Design Feature
Flexible gooseneck
Mount Type
Molded one-piece drum mount
Preamplifier
Integrated preamplifier with phantom power
Output Connection
Direct XLR connection
Optimized For
Drum and percussion sound sources

Frequently Asked Questions

The Shure PGA98D-LC is specifically designed with a tailored microphone cartridge for clear reproduction of drum and percussion sound sources.
It features a molded one-piece drum mount, which allows for fast and low-profile mounting and removal from drums.
Yes, it has an integrated preamplifier that requires phantom power for operation and provides a direct XLR connection.
This microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, which helps to pick up audio from the intended source while effectively rejecting unwanted noise from the sides and rear.
Yes, the flexible gooseneck design makes accurate positioning of the microphone quick and easy during setup.