Shure PGA81 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone with 15ft XLR Cable

The Shure PGA81 is a cardioid condenser instrument microphone supplied with a 15ft XLR cable, designed to capture acoustic instruments with clarity and detail. Part of Shure's Performance Gear line, it brings condenser-mic detail to acoustic guitar, drum overheads, piano, and other instruments at an accessible price.

Why a condenser for instruments: Dynamic mics excel on loud sources, but condensers capture the subtle high-frequency detail and transient response acoustic instruments need — the shimmer of cymbals, the body of an acoustic guitar, the air around a piano. The PGA81's cardioid pattern focuses on the source while rejecting off-axis noise.

Specifications:

• Type: Cardioid condenser
• Requires phantom power (48V)
• Flat, accurate frequency response for natural instrument capture
• Includes 15ft XLR cable and mic clip
• Compact form factor for tight placement

Ideal for: Acoustic guitar, drum overheads, cymbals, piano, strings, and acoustic ensembles. Home studios, houses of worship, schools, and live engineers needing affordable condenser detail with a cable included, ready to use.