Shure PG42USB specifications

Product speciﬁcations

Specifically engineered for lead vocal reproduction, the PG42USB side-address condenser microphone easily plugs into a computer USB port for

the convenience of digital recording The PG42USB features a large cardioid diaphragm tailored with high sensitivity to clearly reproduce refined

performances with guaranteed “Plug and Play” Shure quality.

USB Plug and Play connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording, anywhere your computer can go.•

Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X (10.1 or later)•

Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength•

Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation•

Headphone jack for monitoring with 1/8” connectivity •

Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio •

16 bit, up to 48 kHz sample rate for better-than-CD quality audio•

Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Max SPL

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, <1% THD)

PAD OFF: 130 dB SPL

PAD ON: 145 dB SPL

Max SPL corresponds to full-scale digital output at minimum analog gain setting

Switch Attenuator: 15 dB

Power Requirements USB-powered, 500 mA maximum

Digital Noise Floor

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted)

Minimum MIC GAIN setting: −81 dB

Maximum MIC GAIN setting: −78 dB

Sampling Rate up to 48 kHz

Bit Depth 16 bit

Peak Signal Indicator

(Tri-color)

OFF: −30 dB FS

Green: −30 to −12 dB FS

Yellow: −12 to 0 dB FS

Red: >0 (digital converter clipped)

Sampling Rate up to 48 kHz

Adjustable Gain Range 34 dB

Headphone Output 3.5 mm (1/8 inch)

PG42USB Includes a 9.8 ft (3m) USB Cable, Shock Mount and a Carrying Case