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Shure PG56

$146.00 Released January, 2006

The Pros:Get a full, detailed sound from the drums. Small and light design, easy to clip it to whatever is available. Microphone itself is durable, don't have to worry about damage during transport.

The Cons:Clip itself is a little flimsy, seems like it will wear out.

The Shure PG56 is a compact drum microphone designed for close miking. Perfect for drummers looking for a great sound and quality, the Cardioid polar pattern picks up the most sound from in front of the microphone and some from the sides.

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With a tailored frequency response that's smooth and suitable for most drum applications, the microphone also has a cartridge that's durable to handle extreme volume levels and can create a high output level. The PG56 also has an internal shock mount for reduced handling noise and comes equipped with a 15ft cable and a storage bag.

Features

Frequency response tailored to be smooth and suitable for drum applications
Cardioid polar pattern picks up the most sound from in front of the microphone
Dynamic cartridge has a durable coil to handle extreme volume levels
Cartridge includes a neodymium magnet for high output level
Internal shock mount for reduced handling noise
Durable mount construction

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get a full, detailed sound from the drums
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small and light design, easy to clip it to whatever is available
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microphone itself is durable, don't have to worry about damage during transport
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works with any drum application, from snares to congas
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doesn't transmit sound through the body, don't have to worry about handling noise
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can handle extreme volume levels and more subtle performances equally well