Excellent capture of acoustic guitars, overhead percussion, pianos, strings, and woodwinds.

The Shure PG81-XLR Condenser Mic with XLR Cable features a cardioid pattern that rejects noise and controls feedback. Probe shape permits up-close placement. Flat frequency response lets a variety of instrumental voices shine through naturally. Internal shockmount and on/off switch. Frequency response: 40Hz-18kHz. Includes clip, mic pouch, educational guide, and 15' XLR cable. Requires phantom power.

Shure PG81-XLR Condenser Mic with XLR Cable Features:

• High-sensitivity condenser cartridge
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Internal shockmount
• Flat frequency response
• Probe style allows close miking
• On/off switch
  
  

Shure PG81-XLR Condenser Mic with XLR Cable Includes:

• clip, mic pouch, educational guide, 15' XLR cable

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Shure PG81-XLR Condenser Mic with XLR Cable Specifications:

• 40-18,000Hz frequency response
• Output impedance: 600 ohm
• Output at 1,000Hz: -48dBV/Pa (4.0 mV)
• Maximum SPL: 131dB
• Output noise: 20dB typical, A weighted
• 11-52 Vdc phantom power
• Battery 1.5V AA size; life up to 10,000 hours
• Weight: 8.8 oz. (less battery)

Shure PG81-XLR Condenser Mic with XLR Cable

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Dont use this for miking chorus!!

Posted by soundlight247 from GA on Nov 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Sound Engineer, Lighting Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: all

These mics are probably great for other things...but not for miking choruses!! i use 4 of them and i get barely any sound from them!! I purchased 2 condenser mics and they are by far the best!!

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PG81 Shure does it again!

Posted by CPCARTER from San Francisco Bay Area on Dec 15, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Pro drummer for 35 years

Reviewer's Play Style: Fusion, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Swing

There are so few names to trust anymore. I remember using a Shure Vocal master PA with the Shure 55S mics and it was the one you used because you could depend on quality sound and relability. When I heard Shure was marketing some off-shore mics I was skeptical. But I guess somewhere in Shure is still the soul with the same commitment to their mission because these PG series mics really get the job done. I've used SM57 and SM81's on my drumkits over the years at the highest level of sound venue. When I tried the PG56 on my snare and the PG81 as overheads I was sold. I went right back and bought the whole PGDMK6 drum mic kit. I really can't hear the difference between these and the SM series. And they will take a direct hit (oops) without the cap flying across the stage! Great job Shure Thanks for helping out the working musician who wants the best sound but can't afford the highest price gear. I still trust you and I hope that never changes!

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can't go wrong with this one!

Posted by mb from MS on Aug 15, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician/apprentice recording engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: rock/alternative, symphonic band

I bought this to mic my guitar cab for recording (the SM57 is great for live stuff, but just doesn't pick up the tube tone when recording and I didn't want to drop $350 on a SM81) and it gave great sounds overhead my bandmate's drumset so I'm going to be picking up a few more just for drumset stuff. It also sounds great using two in stereo to mic my symphonic band's performances for recording and I didn't have to spend $700+ on shotgun mics for it. The PG series mics seem to be getting very close to the SM series lately, I actually can't tell the difference between my SM/PG57s and SM/PG58s. quality is good as long as you don't mistreat it. Don't drop it, don't use it as a hammer, and don't mic a cranked 150w tube rig with it. Overall, it's great price/performance ratio!

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Great value, good sound!

Posted by OneCoolNJGuy from Flemington, New Jersey on Apr 26, 2003

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobby Recording Engineer/Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: All

If you are on a small budget like me, you will love this mic - as an overhead, for the hi-hat, ride, whatever - it's great! You can use it as the small diaphragm mic for acoustic guitars... whatever, it's got great versatility. Even Shure's cheaper line of mics is great!

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Shure PG81-XLR Condenser Mic with XLR Cable

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