Shure PGA56 — Cardioid Dynamic Snare/Tom Microphone
PGA56 Overview
The Shure PGA56 is a cardioid dynamic microphone purpose-built for close-miking percussion instruments, including snare drums and toms. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses pickup on the sound source while rejecting off-axis bleed from surrounding kit elements, making it a practical choice for live sound reinforcement and studio drum tracking. This package includes an XLR to XLR cable, allowing engineers and technicians to deploy the microphone without sourcing additional cabling. It is well-suited for touring engineers, house of worship production teams, and venue sound systems requiring reliable drum miking solutions.
The PGA56’s close-miking design keeps the capsule positioned directly on the sound source, supporting consistent gain structure and minimizing feedback risk in high-SPL stage environments.
Key Features
- Cardioid Dynamic Capsule — Focused polar pattern optimized for close-miking percussion, reducing bleed from adjacent drums and cymbals
- Close-Miking Design — Engineered specifically for snare and tom applications requiring tight, direct placement on the sound source
- Clear Percussion Reproduction — Designed to accurately capture the transient attack and body of percussion instruments in live and studio settings
- Includes XLR to XLR Cable — Ready-to-use package eliminates the need for separate cable procurement at install or show call
- Dynamic Element — Handles high SPL percussion sources without requiring phantom power, simplifying channel strip setup
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