Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

Premium supercardioid handheld electret condenser for vocal applications.

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Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone reviews

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74 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

 

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"WOW,YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS MIC!!!!!!!!"

Sound:
This mic has the best sound. It cuts right through the mix and the clarity, depth ,warmth and you name it is exceptional! I also have a Shure Sm-58 and I could't believe the difference. The Beta 87a blows it away! Here is somthing else to think about if are looking into buying high qality microhones such as this one and all other equipment too is cables. Cables are too often overlooked and your microphone is only as good as the cables connected to them. This is fact! This mic hooked to a cheap $5 cable is not going to do justice. This goes for everthing else as well. In my on opinion,Monster Cable Tops them all. You will pay more,but you get what you pay for. We get comments everywhere we perform about how clear and how good the sound system sounds. Everything We have is wired with Monster Cables and we use all of shure Beta series microhones. There is no way you can go wrong !! We Also use Beta 98's, Beta 52 and 91, KSM 32'S,Beta57 for Drums And of cource Beta 87 for vocals. Stay with the Beta series For the studio quality sound.

Style of Music: Country

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"The Shure Beta 87A - Can't Be Beat!"

Feature:
I don't know what anyone would expect this mic to come with... I'd have been happy with just the mic, but it did come with a Shure bumper sticker, a carrying case, the user's guide, a cable tie, and some other stuff to... This mic is the "most useful feature" though! Completely amazing mic! I'm in love...

Quality:
Top-notch. Let me put it this way: This mic survives the famous Shure drop test and will stand up to just as much abuse as any other Shure product will - even though it's a condenser.

Value:
I'd buy it all over again if I needed to. Well worth my money - well worth yours...

Desirability:
I bought it, didn't I?

Sound:
Let me put it this way: I've been using the legendary SM58 for the past 3 years and the Beta 87A completely eliminates that "Gee! I feel like I'm singing in a box!" feeling. It sounds so natural and so complete and so clear. Amazing! Also, this mic has been yelled into, sung "sweetly" into, and screamed into. No distortion - only chrystal clear, beautiful, natural sound... This is the sound of a condenser mic in a rugged, live performance package. I love it!

Overall:
I don't plan on having to buy any other vocal mics ever. It's just for my voice and I expect this mic to outlast me!

Submitted: 12/20/2004

Style of Music: Chrsitian Rock

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The Beta 87 has consistently been a top choice of performers and audio technicians around the world due to its superb accuracy and detail, and rich vocal production. This long-standing favorite now features a new design and has been renamed the Beta 87A.

In response to user requests, Shure has redesigned this microphone by just slightly thickening the handle for a more comfortable feel when hand-held. In addition, the Beta 87A now includes the A25D break-resistant swivel adapter.

The Beta 87A condenser microphone leads the field for studio-quality sound in live performance vocals.

Features
Smooth, tailored frequency response provides detail, accuracy, and warmth for vocals

Extremely accurate supercardioid pattern at all frequencies provides the highest gain-before-feedback

3-stage pop filter minimizes breath pop and noise

Break-resistant stand adapter

Frequency response: 50 to 18,000 Hz

Technical Info

Cartridge Type: Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Output Impedance: Rated at 150 ohms (100 ohms actual +/-20%)

Recommended minimum load impedance: 800 ohms

Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz):
Open Circuit Voltage 54 dBV/Pa (2 mV)
(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Clipping Level (at 1,000 Hz):
1000 ohm Load ?6 dBV (0.5 V)

Power
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz): 142 dB (0.25% THD, 1000 ohm load)

Self-Noise (equivalent sound pressure level; measured with true rms voltmeter):
25 dB typical, A-weighted
27 dB typical, weighted per DIN 45 405

Dynamic Range: 117 dB (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 69 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651)*

Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3

Power: Phantom Supply Requirement 11 to 52 Vdc, positive at both pins 2 and 3

Current Drain 1.0 to 1.2 mA

Connector: 3-pin (XLR) professional audio

Case: Aluminum construction with Blue Metallic finish, and hardened steel grille with nickel satin chrome plating

Net Weight: 200 g (7 oz.)
Aimed solely at top-quality vocal performance! It has an extended high frequency response with a gentle rise for clarity, and a supercardioid pattern for excellent feedback rejection.

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