PGA56

Cardioid Dynamic Snare/Tom Microphone

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Cardioid dynamic snare and tom microphone delivers clear reproduction of the sound source in close-miking percussion applications. It includes, a drum mount, an optional XLR cable, and swivel joint with quick release latch.

PGA56-LC: Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector, No Cable included PGA56-XLR:Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector, Incl. XLR to XLR Cable

Product Details

The PGA56 is a professional quality snare / tom microphone with an updated design that features a black metallic finish and grille offering an unobtrusive visual presence.

Additional design highlights include a swivel joint featuring a quick-release latch similar to bicycle component-locking technology for extremely quick and easy positioning, and a tailored cartridge for clear reproduction of sound sources.

  • Flat-response microphone cartridge design for clear reproduction of sound source
  • Swivel joint with quick release latch with a design similar to bicycle component-locking technology for extremely quick and easy positioning.
  • Cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the source while rejecting unwanted noise
  • Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and grille for unobtrusive visual presence
  • Drum mount included for quick attachment to drum rims, no additional mic stand required
  • Available with XLR Cable (4.57 m) 
  • Zipper pouch included for additional protection during storage or transport
  • 1 - Swivel joint with quick release latch
  • 1 - Zipper pouch
  • 1 - Swivel joint with quick release latch
  • 1 - Zipper pouch
  • 1 - XLR-XLR cable

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