Shure Beta 56A Instrument Microphone

The Shure Beta 56A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.

A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.

Features
- Tailored frequency response provides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality sound

- Built-in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility

- Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound

- Compact design reduces stage clutter

- Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse

- Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio output

- Minimally affected by varying load impedance

- Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration

- Legendary Shure quality and reliability

Technical Info

Specifications
Type: Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV), (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 ohms (290 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z

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

Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

Case: Silver blue enamel-painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel mesh grille

Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter: Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8 in.-27 thread

Net Weight: 468 grams (16.7 oz)