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  • Jcl30rmwJcl30rmw

    Super thin and versatile!

    Shure PG81Published on 05/18/12 at 03:40
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    Shure PG81 for miking drums in overhead
    Very good definition on cymbals and hi-hat
    but also very balanced in the midrange to capture the toms!
    So, make a backup battery in the "atmosphere" is very easy: a PG52 at the entrance of the bass drum, a PG56 or SM57 on the snare and 2 in PG81 overhead and the sound is there!

    OVERALL OPINION

    used for 5 years
    before, I had Shure 16A. They largely take the comparison!
    Acquired with the briefcase of Shure drum mics.
    Good quality / price ratio in this range entry / mid-range

    With the proper definition and balanced mids, make a backup battery in the "atmosphere" is very easy: a PG52 at the entrance of the bass drum, a PG56 or SM…
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    Shure PG81 for miking drums in overhead
    Very good definition on cymbals and hi-hat
    but also very balanced in the midrange to capture the toms!
    So, make a backup battery in the "atmosphere" is very easy: a PG52 at the entrance of the bass drum, a PG56 or SM57 on the snare and 2 in PG81 overhead and the sound is there!

    OVERALL OPINION

    used for 5 years
    before, I had Shure 16A. They largely take the comparison!
    Acquired with the briefcase of Shure drum mics.
    Good quality / price ratio in this range entry / mid-range

    With the proper definition and balanced mids, make a backup battery in the "atmosphere" is very easy: a PG52 at the entrance of the bass drum, a PG56 or SM57 on the snare and two PG81 overhead and in the sound is there!

    I would do without hesitation that choice
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  • pulvoniumpulvonium

    Shure PG81Published on 03/25/12 at 13:29
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    Ambience mic.
    Well designed and strong enough.
    It lacks a small mark clearly visible whether the switch is ON or OFF.
    The first time I struggled to find how to open it ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought two copies of this microphone to add sound batteries, with an SM57 and a Beta 52.
    This mic is a range lower than my other two elements. I had at that time not afford to put another 1000 euros in two overheads.
    Well finally they s'n out perfectly! And they know how many other things that the overhead.
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    Ambience mic.
    Well designed and strong enough.
    It lacks a small mark clearly visible whether the switch is ON or OFF.
    The first time I struggled to find how to open it ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought two copies of this microphone to add sound batteries, with an SM57 and a Beta 52.
    This mic is a range lower than my other two elements. I had at that time not afford to put another 1000 euros in two overheads.
    Well finally they s'n out perfectly! And they know how many other things that the overhead.
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  • TguiralTguiral

    Shure PG81Published on 05/20/04 at 10:38
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    Micro electrostatic
    phantom power supply or battery

    overhead miking, acoustic instruments ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months now
    I really like the cot reliable shure microphones as comfortable on stage and in the studio
    if you push too of breath but there's not a Neumann 120 Euros for the nine micro holds the road much more than
    I had an old unmarked before the electret and the difference is enormous! pass as a wax recording of the beginning of the century an Alesis hard drive of the current ... day and night
    be good value for quality: stable, clear, versatile ...

    I'm about to buy the same pair of overhead, my choice is made!
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    Micro electrostatic
    phantom power supply or battery

    overhead miking, acoustic instruments ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months now
    I really like the cot reliable shure microphones as comfortable on stage and in the studio
    if you push too of breath but there's not a Neumann 120 Euros for the nine micro holds the road much more than
    I had an old unmarked before the electret and the difference is enormous! pass as a wax recording of the beginning of the century an Alesis hard drive of the current ... day and night
    be good value for quality: stable, clear, versatile ...

    I'm about to buy the same pair of overhead, my choice is made!
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  • jarviscockerjarviscocker

    Shure PG81Published on 01/03/07 at 04:59
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    Overhead microphone for drums

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use these picros for 1 year and I admit that the price is not bad at all!
    The microphone is accurate for this very specific sound recording, but it is the midrange.
    Previously I had the Audio Technica ATM10 I consider equivalent to pg81.
    Very good value for money
    advisable for beginners as well as sound engineer / sound engineer confirmed (with a small budget)
  • chanmix51chanmix51

    Shure PG81Published on 11/11/07 at 05:25
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    I use the PG81 to make the sound of an old classical guitar.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This is my first (true) micro and after 6 months, I am frankly not. It is directional and trs trs sensible. The only thing I can blame him is not seen well on the switch, if it is on or not. Otherwise it's perfect.
  • BeeOneBeeOne

    Shure PG81Published on 11/24/08 at 02:40
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    Initially more of a micro "instrument", but I use it to add sound to a church choir of a dozen people and it works very well! Typical distance: 1-2 meters of the group.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Used for several days, I appreciate very robust appearance (metal body), ease of implementation (+48 V not required, which suits me much because in the PA system of the church or singing is no phantom, so saves me a preamp dedicated implementation very simple).

    The sound is just fine for this type of application. Good sensitivity, the sound is right and honest, decent output levels (including battery operation). Of course we must not leave it too close to the singer if he takes too many plosives…
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    Initially more of a micro "instrument", but I use it to add sound to a church choir of a dozen people and it works very well! Typical distance: 1-2 meters of the group.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Used for several days, I appreciate very robust appearance (metal body), ease of implementation (+48 V not required, which suits me much because in the PA system of the church or singing is no phantom, so saves me a preamp dedicated implementation very simple).

    The sound is just fine for this type of application. Good sensitivity, the sound is right and honest, decent output levels (including battery operation). Of course we must not leave it too close to the singer if he takes too many plosives and sibilance, but it's not a lack of micro, c capacitor technology which means ca. It has the great advantage of being relatively narrow in directivity, which great issues minimos feedback / snap even with a lot of gain. Finally, it has an On / Off button that allows to switch off between songs with a very low switching noise, almost inaudible, which is great practice for my use. In short I am quite delighted with this choice, it was exactly what I needed.

    The level of defaults, it lacks an LED indicator on / off and battery status, but hey c no big deal. Super Q / P, this choice I would do again in a heartbeat!
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