Introduction
The Shure PGA48-XLR is a good quality microphone made for singers and podcasters. It’s affordable, strong, and has useful features that make voices sound clear. It’s a great option for people who are just starting out in singing or podcasting.
Performance
- Crystal-clear Sound: Delivers exceptional sound quality, capturing vocals with precision.
- Cardioid Polar Pattern: Reduces background noise, ensuring focused audio capture.
- Dynamic Microphone: Ideal for live performances and recording, offering versatility.
Design and Build
- Sturdy Construction: Durable build ensures longevity, even in rigorous usage.
- Sleek Aesthetic: Its classic design appeals to aesthetics while being functional.
- XLR Connection: Reliable connectivity for various audio setups, ensuring compatibility.
User-Friendly Features
- Plug-and-Play: Easy setup makes it accessible for beginners and professionals alike.
- Integrated Pop Filter: Minimizes plosives and unwanted breath noises for cleaner recordings.
- Affordable Price: Offers premium quality at a normal cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for vocals.
- Sturdy and durable build.
- User-friendly design with plug-and-play setup.
- Affordable without compromising on performance.
- Versatile for live performances and recordings.
Cons
- Requires an audio interface for USB connectivity.
- Lacks advanced features found in higher-priced microphones.
- May pick up handling noise if not used with care.
Conclusion
The Shure PGA48-XLR has really clear sound, a strong build, and it’s easy to use. It doesn’t have fancy extras and needs a special device to connect via USB, but it’s cheap and works really well. It’s great for people who want to sing or start a podcast and don’t need all the extra stuff.
Amazon Customer –
Solid product, highly recommend
Vic Ford –
Very happy with this mic. Has good pickup for speaking applications. Voice comes through clear. Used in a classroom setting at church. Much better than a budget brand.
Darrell Turley –
Worked great with my Bose PA system for my haunted hay ride. Highly recommend, quality mic for the money
Marileia Seixas Pinto –
Jag har köpt mikrofonen för att koppla till min Korg PA700 och är väldigt nöjd med den.
Ali Aydın –
Lo conosco già quindi top. Poi shure è garanzia
jorge briceño –
Amei a qualidade desse microfone! Mesmo no volume baixo ainda sim ele tem um som alto e limpo! Shure sempre arrasando
Allan S. –
I bought this because I wanted to have a home karaoke setup on a semi-low budget without sacrificing too much quality.
I don’t have any experience with what high-end (expensive) mics are supposed to sound like, but I do have experience with what crappy mics sound like. I am referring to the ones you use at your typical Korean karaoke bars.
If you have a decent singing voice ( but not winning American Idol any time soon ), you are probably looking for mics that do a good job of reproducing your voice without breaking the bank. I believe this mic fits that criteria very well. When I sing through it, I feel that it is an accurate (to my ears) reproduction of my voice and it feels good to hear it. I don’t feel that way with cheaper, lower-quality mics.
I also decided to get wired instead of a budget wireless mic because I reasoned that more of the costs it took to make the mic went towards making it sound good, rather than making it work wirelessly.
The mic has a very sleek, professional look to it and feels solid and hefty. I did think it looked really short/tiny at first out of the box, but when you connect the cable it starts to look more like a normal-sized mic.
It also has an on/off version. If you are using a mic for karaoke purposes, I think this is an important feature. (There’s actually good reasons to buy a mic without an on/off version for live performances, you can Google about it)
Also, there are two versions of this product that comes with a cable: the XLR version and the 1/4″ (QTR) version. I highly recommend making sure you know what your input jack type is to avoid the hassle of having to exchange it.
TL; DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read)
This mic is a great value if:
– you are building a karaoke setup
– you have a decent singing voice, and want a mic that matches your skill
– you want a taste of quality without spending too much
Marileia Seixas Pinto –
Quality as expected
DJ –
This mic is a terrific value! Compared to other value-priced vocal mics I’ve owned or tried, this one is hands down the best.
As a karaoke jockey, I never put expensive mics in singers’ hands. After going through several non-Shure cheap mics, I bought this Shure PGA48. Now I own 5 of them. They’re the only mics I use for karaoke gigs.
Sound quality is surprisingly crisp, with good highs and lows. The mic performs very well when effects are adjusted on my mixing board. (I try to give every singer their best shot at sounding good, whether or not they are a good singer.)
The only downside I can find (and it’s really a non-issue for my purposes), is that there can be a little handling noise. However, this is greatly reduced with the use of high quality, shielded microphone cords. At my events, I leave all the mics for singers on stands and ask folks to not remove them. If someone does get feisty and takes a mic in their hand, it’s fine, though, because my cords are good. Besides, any handling noise is completely covered up once I crank up the song. I’d just suggest that if you purchase this mic, you also purchase a high quality microphone cord. If you do that, you really shouldn’t have any problems. And you’ll be very glad to have an inexpensive vocal mic that has such a great sound!
Rudi –
Ordered and received the microphone in a very short time. The sound quality was great. Best value compared to other sites
Vorimo’s –
El micrófono se siente de un excelente material, sólido al tacto y con excelente calidad de sonido ( como es costumbre con shure).
Este es mi tercer microfono shure y recomiendo muchísimo la marca.
Zenboy4 –
Great quality, sound, and versatility out of this microphone. I use it for voice over on video and for podcasting and it sounds AMAZING! Great company that has been in the business for a long time, and has made legendary products. Comes with an XLR cable as well, so why not buy this one instead of some off brand you have never heard of?
DJ –
I bought this specifically to use at home for my karaoke setup. It’s a little setup that has brought us much fun since we started using it about 1.5 years ago. The karaoke setup has gotten more use due the pandemic, we still wanted to karaoke and the only place to do it was at home. I was using my computer mic (a Blue Yeti condenser mic) and sending the audio straight to a speaker just for the vocals (a Bose Rockin Roller Mini). It worked but I always had to worry about feedback, and it was still better than nothing. I decided I wanted to add some reverb to the karaoke nights and bought a tiny mixer (Behringer Xenyx 1202FX) and this microphone. There are some reviews that say there is noticeable handling noise, there is, I noticed it immediately upon testing. The other thing I noticed was that I was still getting feedback, the speaker I use does face directly to the singer, the mic, and its only placed about 5 feet away from the singer, so it wasn’t a surprise to hear the feedback. After changing the settings on my mixer and lowering the mid adjustment knob, I was able to get the mic working with no noticeable feedback, effects, and good volume, minimal change on the handling noise. The handling noise goes unnoticed once the music starts and there is active singing.
For my first cardioid mic for my home karaoke, I am completely satisfied with this purchase. I would recommend to others for home karaoke use, I would not recommend for professional use or even just speaking, with no background noise the handling noise is going to be noticeable.
Would I buy again? Maybe, this thing is great for an introductory mic but I think I will spend a bit more next time and get the Shure SM58 to use as the main and downgrade this one to the backup singers mic. Maybe I’ll change my mind after using this a few more times.
If you are looking for a good budget friendly microphone for fun at home karaoke nights then I would highly recommend this. I would not recommend this for professional use or for those of you planning to use it for speaking only, the handling noise is too noticeable.