Condenser Microphone Type

Condenser Microphone Type

Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
OmniDirectional Polar Pattern

OmniDirectional Polar Pattern

Equally sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.
Flat Frequency Response

Flat Frequency Response

Wide, uniform response. Consistent sensitivity through frequency range.

BETA 53 Headworn Microphone

Form Factors

Available Options

BETA 53 Wired Headworn Vocal Microphone
WBH53 Wireless Headworn Vocal Microphone

The Beta 53 is a fully adjustable omnidirectional condenser headworn vocal microphone, designed for applications where unconspicuous appearance and incredible sound quality are required. Its lightweight, adjustable, modular headband, flexible wireframe and soft earpieces provide a comfortable fit while still allowing the Beta 53 to be positioned as close to the left or right corner of the mouth as possible, assuring maximum voice pickup. 

The Beta 53 microphone features an extended frequency response and high SPL handling ability. It is uniquely designed to provide the sound quality and performance consistency required for environments such as professional theater, event production, trade shows and seminars. 

The Beta 53 now features improved RF immunity against cellular and RF devices.

Go Wireless

View wireless systems that include a wireless version of this microphone

    • Comfortable, latex-free earforms that hide behind the ears
    • Thin, non-reflective wireframe that is easily hidden underneath hair
    • Ultra-thin detachable microphone boom mount for right or left positioning
    • Interchangeable frequency response caps (mild or high, two pieces each)
    • Two foam windscreens included
    • Clothing clip for securing cable
    • Corrosion resistant
    • Easy to clean
    • Durable carrying case for protective storage
    • Available with either TA4F connectors or tinned leads (no connector) for full wireless system compatibility
    • Includes In-Line Preamplifier
    • WBH53: Available in either black or tan
  • Type
    Condenser (electret bias)
    Frequency Response
    20Hz to 20KHz
    Polar Pattern
    Omnidirectional
    Phantom power required?
    Phantom power; 11 to 52 Vdc positive on pins 2 and 3, return on pin 1 (ground)
  • Name Availability
    RPM208

    RPM208

    Black High Boost EQ Caps for WL50B, WL51B, WBH53, Beta 53, Beta 54 and WBH54 (Contains Five).

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    RPM212

    RPM212

    Tan High Boost EQ Caps for WL50T, Beta 53, WBH53, Beta 54 and WBH54. (Contains Five)

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    RPM214

    RPM214

    Tan Mid Boost EQ Caps for WL50T, Beta 54, WBH54T (Contains Five)

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    RPM220

    RPM220

    Black Mid Boost EQ Caps for WL50B, Beta 53 and WBH53 (Contains Five)

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    RPM304

    RPM304

    Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure MC50B, MC51B, WL50, WL51, WBH53, and Beta 53 microphones (contains 5). Available in black.

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    RPM306

    RPM306

    Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure MC50B, MC51B, WL50, WL51, WBH53, and Beta 53 microphones (contains 5). Available in tan.

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    RPM512

    RPM512

    Microphone Tie Clip for Shure WL50, WL51, MC50B, and MC51B (contains five). Available in Tan.

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    RPM550

    RPM550

    Headband, Black, for Beta 53, WBH53, Beta 54 and WBH54.

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    RPM560

    RPM560

    Headband, Tan, for Beta 53, WBH53, Beta 54 and WBH54.

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    RPM570

    RPM570

    Black Boom Holder and Logo Pad for Beta 53 and Beta 54 (Contains Two of Each).

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    RPM580

    Tan Boom Holder and Logo Pad for Beta 53, WBH53, Beta 54 and WBH54 (Contains Two of Each).

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  • File Language Type File Size
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide English PDF 1.39 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide Chinese-Simplified PDF 1.39 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide French PDF 1.4 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide German PDF 1.4 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide Italian PDF 1.4 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide Japanese PDF 1.4 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide Korean PDF 1.4 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide Russian PDF 1.4 mb
    BETA 53 BETA 54 User Guide Spanish PDF 1.4 mb