- 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 56AInstrument Microphone
- Dynamic
- Simple, rugged diaphragm/coil. handles extreme volume levels without distortion.
- Recommended Uses
- Brass/Saxophone
- Guitar Amp
- Bass Amp
- Leslie Speaker
- Snare Drum
- Rack/Floor Toms
- Congas
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
View Larger - NOTE: The curve shows on-axis 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)
| Name | Availability | |
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A56D Drum Microphone MountMounts Shure drum microphones such as the SM57, Beta57, PG57, and other end address microphones to the side of a drum for compact and accurate drum mic placement. |
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RK320 Beta 56A and Beta 57A Microphone Replacement GrilleFactory original dent-resistant replacement grille for Beta 56A and Beta 57A wired microphones. |
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R174 Cartridge for Beta 56 & Beta 57AReplacement cartridge for Shure Models Beta 56 and Beta 57A supercardioid dynamic microphones. |
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A1WS Microphone WindscreenReduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with the Shure Beta56, Beta57, and all 515 Series microphones. Available in gray. |
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| User Guides | Language | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| BETA 56 User Guide | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish | 360 (kb) |
