Beta 56A Instrument Microphone

The Shure Beta 56®A 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.

 

A compact drum microphone engineered for close miking of snare and toms. The supercardioid design provides maximum isolation from other onstage sounds.  Supercardioid, Dynamic.
  • 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
 
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
50 to 16,000 Hz
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NOTE: The curve below shows on­axis response at a distance of 2 feet from a uniform sound source. Your response may vary, depending on microphone position.
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"-27 thread
Net Weight
468 grams (16.7 oz)

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