Shure PG42
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The PG42 is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone intended for vocal applications. As part of Shure’s PG or Performance series, the mic is presented as a low-priced vocal microphone for the stage or project studio.
The PG27 and PG42 microphones utilize a one-piece, diecast internal frame, zinc diecast bodies, and hardened grilles that are riveted in place. PCBs use surface-mount components, which help ensure high consistency from unit to unit.
Both mics use a 34.9mm capsule, with a 6-micron, 27 diameter diaphragm. The sputtered gold area has a diameter of 23.8mm.
How does the PG42 compare to the PG27?
- They share a 27mm, 6-micron, center-terminated capsule design.
- The PG42 has lower self-noise (18dBA vs. 22dBA).
- The PG42 is twice as sensitive (17.8 mV/Pa vs. 8.9 mV/Pa).
- The PG42 has a high-pass filter.
- The PG42’s pad is -15dB (vs. -20dB), lowering the max SPL to 145dB (vs. 154dB).
The PG42 includes the A27SM elastic shockmount and an aluminum flight case. The A32WS foam windscreen is available separately.
The PG-series microphones are manufactured in China to Shure’s strict design specifications.
The Shure PG42 is also known as: PG42-LC.
Specifications
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare! |
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Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(17.8 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diaphragm diameter: 27mm Capsule diameter: 34.9mm Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns |
n/a | Max SPL: 145 dB Self-noise: 18.0 dB(A) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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439g (15.49oz) | n/a | n/a |
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Power Specifications |
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