FRANKFURT, Germany (AVING Special Report on 'Musikmesse 2009') -- <Visual News> Shure previewed the new large diaphragm, side-address microphone additions to its PG series microphone line, the entry to the legendary sound and quality of Shure.

The Shure PG27 and PG42 are two large diaphragm microphones designated for the reproduction of different sound sources. The PG27 is a multi-purpose microphone with a flat frequency response for natural reproduction in instrument and vocal recording applications. A -20 dB switchable attenuator offers additional versatility in high SPL applications. The PG42 is specifically engineered for vocal applications. High sensitivity, a voice-tailored frequency response and a switchable high pass filter reducing unwanted background noise make it ideal to reproduce the subtle nuances of lead vocal performances. Its -15 dB attenuation switch handles high input sound sources, if needed. The PG27 comes with a stand adapter, the PG42 with a shock mount and a rugged carrying case.

The PG27USB and PG42USB are the USB counterparts to the XLR models. They offer the same basic features and plug easily into a computer USB port for the convenience of digital recording. The PG USB microphones are complete solutions for all PC-recording enthusiasts and guarantee "plug and play" Shure quality. They provide features such as built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency and Monitor Mix Control, enabling users to instantly hear and blend their microphone and playback audio. Both microphones, PG27USB and PG42USB, offer an integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allowing the control of the input signal strength. They are compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS X 10.1.

The new PG side-address condenser microphones will be available in spring 2009.