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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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Condenser (electret bias)
Cardioid (unidirectional), symmetrical about axis
40 to 18,000 Hz
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of microphone output connector
600 ohms
-48 dBV/Pa, (4.0 mV), 1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL
-7 dB equivalent SPL in a 1 millioersted field (60 Hz)
Built-in On/Off switch
800 ohms minimum
13 dBV (0.22 V) (phantom)
-17 dBV (0.14 V) (battery)
(1 kHz, 1 % THD)
2000 ohm load: 131 dB (phantom), 127 dB (battery)
20 dB typical, A-weighted
111 dB (phantom)
107 dB (battery)(maximum SPL, 2k ohm load, to A-weighted noise level) (maximum SPL, 2k ohm load, to A-weighted noise level)
68 dB (IEC 651) at 94 dB SPL
Supply Voltage: 11 to 52 Vdc
Current Drain: 2.0 mA max at 52 Vdc
Maximum External Voltage Applied to Pins 2 and 3 with respect to Pin 1: +52 Vdc
Reverse polarity protected to: 100 Vdc
Recommended: 1.5 V alkaline AA size (NEDA 15A)
Life: up to 10,000 hours
Three pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Steel and brass construction with black painted finish
-29 to 57 degrees Celsius (-20 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit)
0 to 95%
250 g (8.8 oz) less battery
The Shure PG81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone features a flat frequency response, is powered with external phantom or AA battery and is well suited for capturing vocals, instruments and amplifier cabinets in recording or sound reinforcement applications. Its cardioid polar pattern adequately rejects off-axis signal that may cause noise or feedback. The microphone features an On/Off switch and includes a microphone clip, 5/8" to 3/8" adapter and a storage case.