Shure BETA56A Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone

Specifically engineered for drum and instrument applications, the Beta 56As compact, pivoting design makes it the ideal choice for these applications.

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 clutters

• Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse

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

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

• Legendary Shure quality and reliability

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Output Impedance: EIA rated at150  Ω(290  Ωactual)

Sensitivity (at 1kHz,open circuit voltage): -51  dBV/Pa(2.8  mV)[1]

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

Net Weight: 0.468 kg (1.6  lbs)

Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced

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