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: Dynamic Microphone Type
Simple, rugged diaphragm/coil. handles extreme volume levels without distortion.
: SuperCardioid Polar Pattern
Screens unwanted sound sources. Ideal for individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting, or single sources in noisy environments.
: Tailored Frequency Response
Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.

BETA 56A Instrument Microphone

Applications

Form Factors

Mountable

Model Lines

BETA

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.

- 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

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency

Output Level

Open Circuit Voltage -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV), (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

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