Shure PGASTUDIOKIT4 – 4-Piece Studio Microphone Recording Kit

Product Overview

The Shure PGASTUDIOKIT4 studio microphone recording kit is a four-microphone package designed for versatile studio recording and live performance of amplified and acoustic instruments, drums, and vocals. It combines the PGA52 bass drum microphone, the PGA57 dynamic instrument microphone, and two PGA181 cardioid condenser side-address microphones in a single commercial-grade package suited for house of worship productions, broadcast studios, and multi-purpose AV spaces. Cables, stand adapters, and a carrying case are included, enabling immediate deployment without additional procurement.

Product Description

The Shure PGASTUDIOKIT4 addresses common AV recording scenarios where a mix of dynamic and condenser microphones is required across multiple sources. The PGA52 handles kick drum and bass instrument close-miking, while the PGA57 cardioid dynamic covers guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwind, and additional percussion. The two PGA181 side-address cardioid condensers are suitable for acoustic instruments, overhead drum miking, choir pickup, and broadcast-quality vocal or instrument capture. Each PGA181 ships with a WA371 stand adapter optimized for the side-address form factor. The four included XLR-XLR cables and a zippered carrying case make this kit self-sufficient for touring house of worship teams and recording engineers deploying into multi-purpose rooms. For individual instrument microphone applications, the Shure PGA57-XLR is available separately.

Key Features

• PGA52 Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone — Optimized for bass drum and low-frequency instrument close-miking, providing punchy low-end capture in live and studio environments.
• PGA57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone — Handles guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwind, and additional percussion with a frequency response tuned for instrument clarity.
• 2x PGA181 Cardioid Condenser Side-Address Microphones — High-sensitivity condensers suited for acoustic instruments, overhead applications, choir pickup, and detailed vocal or broadcast recording.
• 4x XLR-XLR Cables Included — Cables are included for immediate connection to mixing consoles, audio interfaces, or AV system inputs without additional cable orders.
• Accessory Hardware Included — One A25D microphone stand clip and two WA371 side-address stand adapters are included, covering both dynamic and condenser mic mounting requirements.
• Zippered Carrying Case — All four microphones and accessories store in one organized case, simplifying transport between venues or storage in AV equipment rooms.
• Mixed Transducer Design — Pairing dynamic and condenser elements in a single kit provides source-appropriate coverage across a wider range of instruments and applications than an all-dynamic or all-condenser solution.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Broadcast studio
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room
• Auditorium

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What microphones are included in the PGASTUDIOKIT4?
The kit includes one PGA52 (kick drum/bass instrument), one PGA57 (cardioid dynamic instrument), and two PGA181 (cardioid condenser side-address), for a total of four microphones.

What are the PGA181 condensers best suited for in an AV installation?
The PGA181 is a side-address condenser well-suited for acoustic guitar, overhead drum capture, choir pickup, and vocal recording. In commercial AV environments, it works effectively as an overhead in house of worship settings or as a room microphone in broadcast studio configurations.

Is the PGASTUDIOKIT4 suitable for both live performance and studio recording?
Yes. Shure designed the PGA series for both live performance and recording applications. The dynamic microphones (PGA52 and PGA57) handle high-SPL live sources, while the PGA181 condensers provide the detail needed for studio-quality capture.

What stand adapters and mounting accessories are included?
The kit includes one A25D standard microphone stand clip for the dynamic mics and two WA371 stand adapters specifically designed for the side-address form factor of the PGA181 condensers.

What warranty does Shure provide on this kit?
Shure provides a two-year limited warranty on the PGASTUDIOKIT4, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Reach out to Shure or your authorized AV dealer for warranty service.