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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* * * * * * * * * * 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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"stop wondering what microphone to buy. This Is The One!!!!"

Feature:
no on off switch but that doesnt matter to me

Quality:
nice looking ,havent had it long enough to see how road worthy, but I wont be throwing it in the air or let anyone borrow it. so if something does happen to it I am sure it will be my own fault

Value:
as the old saying goes you get what you pay for I payed for an exellent microphone. and I got the best

Desirability:
it looks great . other musicians who see us play and see that I have this microphone will be sad because they dont have one.

Sound:
well I just purchased this mic.I picked this mic based on harmony central user reviews.I play in a duo. guitar and drums. I have been using the sm58. when I bought this I wasnt sure if I had done the right thing.afterall the sm58 sounds great.during rehearsal, while singing. my drummers wife (who doesnt know anything about music equipment,but knows what sounds good to her ears)she has heard us play many times.for the first time ever she came back from the kitchen and said wow what did you do to your voice.its so clear and crisp. I can understand every word you are singing.she did not even know I had my new microphone.!!! I now know I did the right thing by buying this mic. and that was just singing thru the monitors. cant wait to sing thru my carvin speakers. I know it will be sweeeet!!!

Ease of Use:
plug it in and sing

Support:
give it a ten simply because I am confident I wont need it

Overall:
Like i said i just purchased this microphone and put a lot of thought into it before purcasing this great microphone.money is a hard thing to come by and there are many other things I could have or maybe should have usrd the money for. but I am really glad I didnt do that.I plan to use this mic for a long time

Submitted: 5/23/2008

Style of Music: acoustic rock,folk,country,obscure,originals

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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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