Shure PG27 Microphone User Manual


 
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Pad Switch
The pad switch helps prevent distortion from extremely loud sources, such as when
close-miking horns or drums.
UnidirectionalmicrophonessuchasthePG27progressivelyboostbassfrequenciesby6to10dBbelow100Hz
whenthemicrophoneisatadistanceofabout6mm(1/4in.)fromthesoundsource.Thisphenomenon,knownas
proximity effect, can be used to create a warmer, more powerful sound.
Proximity Effect