Shure Headphones PGA98H User Manual

WIRED MICROPHONE  
PGA 98H  
USER GUIDE  
© 2015 Shure Incorporated  
27A27348 (Rev. 2)  
Printed in China  
 
Clip-on Instrument Microphone  
PG Alta Microphones  
Mounting the Microphone  
Congratulations on the purchase of a new Shure PG Alta  
series microphone. The PG Alta series delivers professional  
quality audio at an affordable price, with solutions for  
capturing nearly any source, including voice, acoustic  
instruments, drums, and amplified electric instruments.  
Suitable for live and studio applications, PG Alta microphones  
are built to last, and meet the same rigorous quality testing  
standards that make all Shure products trustworthy and  
reliable.  
Use the integrated clamp to quickly and securely attach the  
microphone to horns or other instruments.  
1. Squeeze the clamp to open it, and attach to an instrument  
or other object.  
2. Aim the microphone by rotating the swivel base and  
bending the gooseneck.  
General Rules for Use  
• Do not cover any part of the microphone grille with  
your hand, as this will adversely affect microphone  
performance.  
• Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source  
(such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from  
unwanted sources.  
• Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired  
sound source.  
• Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.  
• Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.  
• For better gain before feedback, use fewer microphones.  
• Keep the distance between microphones at least three  
times the distance from each microphone to its source  
(“three to one rule”).  
• Place microphones as far as possible from reflective  
surfaces.  
• Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.  
• Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical  
noise and vibration.  
Model Variations  
PGA98H-XLR: Standard 3-pin XLR output with integrated  
belt-clip preamplifier (requires phantom power)  
PGA98H-TQG: 4-pin TQG output for use with wireless  
transmitters  
Aiming the Microphone  
Position the microphone with the arrow pointed at the sound  
source.  
Phantom Power  
All condenser microphones require phantom power to  
operate. This microphone performs best with a 48 V DC  
supply (IEC-61938), but it can operate with lower voltages.  
Phantom power is provided by the mixer or audio interface  
that the microphone is connected to, and requires the use of  
a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.  
In most cases, there is a switch or button to activate the  
phantom power. See the user guide for the mixer or interface  
for additional information.  
Front  
NOTE: This microphone is compatible with non-Shure  
bodypacks that have a TQG connector and supply 5V on pin  
2.  
3
 
Applications And Placement  
The following table lists the most common applications and placement techniques. Keep in mind that microphone technique is  
largely a matter of personal taste; there is no one “correct” microphone position.  
Application  
Suggested Microphone Placement  
Tone Quality  
Reed Instruments  
Place microphone a few inches from and  
aiming into bell.  
Bright, minimizes feedback and leakage.  
Brass & Woodwinds  
Brass: 30 to 90 cm (1 to 3 ft.) away, on-axis  
with bell of instrument.  
Bright, clear sound.  
Bright, clear sound.  
Softer, mellow sound.  
Woodwinds: 2.5 to 15 cm (1 to 6 in.) away,  
on-axis with bell of instrument.  
Bell of instrument 90° off-axis from front of  
mic.  
Connector  
Accessories  
PGA98H-XLR Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male  
PGA98H-TQG TA4F  
Foam windscreen for PGA98H and  
PGA98D microphones  
AP98WS  
Weight  
PGA98H-XLR 245 g (0.5 lbs)  
PGA98H-TQG 75 g (0.2 lbs)  
Specifications  
Housing  
Type  
Cast Zinc  
Electret Condenser  
Power Requirements  
Polar Pattern  
11 to 52 V DC phantom power (2 mA)  
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL  
Cardioid  
Frequency Response  
60 to 20,000 Hz  
Certifications  
Output Impedance  
at 1 kHz  
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant  
European directives and is eligible for CE marking.  
PGA98H-XLR 850 Ω  
PGA98H-TQG 600 Ω  
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:  
Sensitivity  
at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage  
Authorized European representative:  
Shure Europe GmbH  
-52 dBV/Pa[1] (2.51 mV)  
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa  
Department: EMEA Approval  
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12  
75031 Eppingen, Germany  
Phone: 49-7262-92 49 0  
Maximum SPL  
1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load, typical  
130 dB SPL  
Self Noise  
A-weighted, typical  
Fax: 49-7262-92 49 11 4  
27 dB SPL-A  
Polarity  
PGA98H-XLR Positive pressure on diaphragm produces  
positive voltage on pin 2 with respect  
to pin 3  
PGA98H-TQG Positive pressure on diaphragm produces  
positive voltage on pin 3 with respect  
to pin 1  
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25. mm  
(1 in.)  
18.04 mm  
(0.7 in.)  
146.05 mm  
(5.75 in.)  
19.05 mm  
(0.75 in.)  
44.45 mm  
(1.75 in.)  
 
 
 

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