Product Review

Shure PG42 USB Microphone Review

(Overview)

The Shure PG42 condenser microphone is a semi-professional voice/sound recorder.
It's quality tuned for voice recording, although it can also handle sound/music recordings.
The retail price for the PG42 was around 25,000 yen.

(Features)

・Large diaphragm with great range.
・Pure USB microphone, therefore no XLR/USB converter is required.
・15dB on/off attenuator for low noise reduction
・High pass filtering on/off switch for high noise reduction.

(Pros and Cons)

(+) Works great with all OS systems (Windows, Mac)
(+) Has a professional high-quality case.
(+) Adjustable for both low/high noise reduction but a silent room is always best.
(+) Very easy to use with a computer (plug and play).
(+) Durable and reliable.

(-) The price is a little higher than other similar-quality condenser microphone models.
(-) Doesn't come with a microphone stand, so you'll need to get one or do without.
(-) Not portable, you should use it indoors in a quiet room.

(Rating)

I give this microphone a score of 9 / 10.

I think this a great microphone for someone who wants to have a semi-serious YOUTUBE Channel or Podcast. Although the price is a little higher than other similar products, it works great with both Mac and Windows, and it comes in a professional carrying case.