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PG42 Side Address Condenser Microphone for Speech and Vocals

PG42 Side Address Condenser Microphone for Speech and Vocals

PG42 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microhone

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The large diaphragmLarge diaphragm mics add harmonics to the sound and are popular for vocal recordings.Read moreGo to the glossary of the PG42 side-address cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary is specifically tailored for voice with high sensitivityThis is how mich signal a microphone produces for a given amount of sound.Read moreGo to the glossary to clearly reproduce the subtlety of lead vocal performances.

Best suited to:
Vocals, Speech

Also great for:
Choir & Orchestra, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brass

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 217.38
  • Large diaphragm capsule provides wider dynamic range for clear highs and strong lows
  • High-pass filter for additional control of unwanted low-end signal
  • -15dB switchable attenuator for additional SPL versatility
  • Shock mount included for additional set-up stability
  • Carrying case included for additional protection during storage or transport 

PG42 Applications

The PG42 has been tailored for vocal use. Its primary role would be for use in recording applications.

PG42 Characteristics

A voice-tailored frequency response specifically engineered to reproduce the subtle nuances of lead vocal performances. The large diaphragm capsule provides a wide dynamic range for clear highs and strong lows. A high pass filter allows you additional control of unwanted low-end signal and the -15dB switchable attenuator gives you even more versatility. It is a condenser mic so it will require phantom power.

  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 kHz): -35 dBV/Pa / 17,8 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent Selfnoise:

    15 dB(A) 

  • Sound Pressure:
    • Pad Off: 130 dB
    • Pad On: 145 dB
  • Weight: 439 g
  • Frequency Repsonse Curve:
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