Shure PGA57 — Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
PGA57 Overview
The Shure PGA57 is a cardioid dynamic instrument microphone built for close-miking amplified instruments and acoustic drums in both live performance and recording applications. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses pickup on the sound source while rejecting off-axis bleed, making it a practical choice for stage and studio environments where isolation matters. This no-cable configuration suits engineers and integrators who supply their own cabling or prefer to standardize on a specific cable type. The PGA57 is well-suited for guitar cabinets, snare drums, toms, and other amplified or acoustic instrument sources.
The microphone ships without a cable, allowing seamless integration into existing cable inventories and reducing redundant hardware for professional installations and touring rigs.
Key Features
- Cardioid Polar Pattern — Focuses pickup on the intended sound source and reduces off-axis bleed from surrounding instruments and stage noise
- Dynamic Transducer — Handles high sound pressure levels common to guitar cabinets and drums without requiring phantom power
- Instrument-Optimized Design — Voiced for amplified instrument and acoustic drum applications in live and recording contexts
- No Cable Included — Ideal for engineers and integrators supplying their own XLR cabling or standardizing across a larger mic inventory
- Close-Miking Capability — Physical form factor suited for placement directly in front of instrument sources including amp grilles and drum heads
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