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The Shure PG57 is a unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic instrument microphone that is versatile enough for use with amplified or acoustic instruments.

Microphone Type

Dynamic (moving coil)

Polar Pattern

Cardioid (unidirectional)


Frequency Response

50 to 15,000 Hz

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of microphone output connector

Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz)

200 Ω

Sensitivity (at 1000 Hz)

–56 dBV/Pa, (1.6 mV), 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL

Electromagnetic Hum Sensitivity

26 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)

Switch

Built–in On/Off switch

Connector

Three–pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

Case

Die cast metal handle, black matte finish; hardened silver colored, tapered steel mesh grille

Environmental Conditions

This microphone operates over a temperature range of –29 to 57 degrees Celcius (–20 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit), and at a relative humidity
of 0 to 95%.

Weight

324 g (11.5 oz)