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Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone

The Shure Beta 57A is a dynamic mic that maintains a true supercardioid pattern across its frequency range ensuring a high gain before feedback and maximum isolation from other sound sources. 48 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone

The Shure BETA 57A is a high output supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. It maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range. This ensures high gain before feedback, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off-axis tone coloration. A completely new grille design lets you take better advantage of proximity effect. The BETA 57A is an exceptionally versatile microphone.

Applications:

- Drums
- Guitar Amplifiers
- Brass
- Woodwinds
- Vocals zZounds is an authorized dealer of Shure products.
- Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
- Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Impedance: Rated at 150 _ (290 _ actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
- Open Circuit Voltage: 71 dB*(0.28 mV)*0 dB = 1 v/_bar Hum Pickup (at 60 Hz)
- Maximum 15.0 mV in 10 oe field
- Maximum 26.5 dB equivalent SPL per 1 moe
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Connector: 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR)
- Case: Silver Blue enamel-painted die-cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel mesh grille
- Swivel Adapter: Slip-in, adjustable through 180
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 4 in
with Tripod Boom Stand and Mic Cable (18.5 Foot)
Shipping Weight: 8 lbs
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5 out of 5 (48 ratings) Rate and Review This Product
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "An Instrument Mic Like No Other"
Sound: This is where the Shure Beta 57A shines. It sounds so clear. It is a pretty big step up from the older SM57 and since it is a supercardioid design, it has much more rejection to ambience and outside noise. I use this mic primarily to mic my amplifier and it is amazing. I get completely different sounds depending on where I place the mic. It's really a lot of fun. Very clear, real sound. Feature: Not many... But this microphone is the major feature and since I'm so happy with it, I give it a 10! Quality: It's a Shure. Not only does this thing weigh a ton and feel like a tank, but it's also survived the famed Shure Drop Test. You can't go wrong with this product in quality. I really expect it to outlive me. Value: I would easily, gladly pay twice what I did. I think that Shure's list price is actually quite a fair price. You're buying a product that has been time-tested - one that you know won't let you down. This mic was well worth my money and would be well worth yours, too! Manufacturer Support: I have dealt with Shure. I was asking quite a few questions before I decided to get the mics that I did, because I didn't want to make an uninformed decision. And Shure support was right there to help me every time. I'm very satisfied not only with the product, but also with the manufacturer. Shure rocks! The Wow Factor: I bought it, my second guitarist is already saving up, and my drummer plans on using it to mic his snare. So, yeah. It has it's appeal! Overall: This CAN NOT be beat as an instrument mic. There are much better vocal mics (like the Shure Beta 87A - which I also own), but as an instrument mic, this is simply the best. I am so pleased with this microphone! If anything were ever to happen to it, I would definitely buy another. I love this mic, everyone I know who's heard it loves it, and I know that you would too. This microphone WILL NOT disappoint.
Style of Music: Christian Rock
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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "A perfect Female vocal mic & the Best Indstrument mic...period"
Sound: Beautiful Natural Soundind dynamic microphone. It captures pretty much anything with the upmost detail and clarity focus. It sounds stunning on female vocals, and shows 'No' sibilance unlike so many condensors. The Beta 57A is much better sounding than the standard SM57 and SM58, which can get fairly harsh sounding with a nasal quality. The Beta version is smooth, warm and has a better top end. The midrange is very flat and works very well on most singers. I record in the studio with the Beta 57A all the time, and use it over my Rode or Neumann depending on the singers voice. Feature: no switches makes this mike even more solid and rubust, less problems to deal with. It is a very simple yet powerful microphone. Ease of Use: Plug n Play, and hit record. Quality: Built like a tank, and feels very tight and compact. Value: I got my Beta 57A for the price of a SM, so for me its pure value for money. It compared very well with my Nuemann TLM 103 and Rode K2, although not as toppy sounding. Manufacturer Support: Never used it. The Wow Factor: It looks like a Industry Standard mic, it has a very professional neutral look with the nice blue rubber ring. Its looks better than the Beta 58 ball, and IMO it sounds better too. Overall: I plan to use this mic on everything, including lead vocals. it works so well.
Style of Music: R&B, POP, DANCE, WORLD MUSIC
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