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.

Applications

Bass Amp

Brass/Saxophone

Congas

Guitar Amp

Leslie Speaker

Rack/Floor Toms

Snare Drum

Microphone Types

Dynamic:

Simple, rugged diaphragm/coil. handles extreme volume levels without distortion.

Polar Patterns

SuperCardioid:

Screens unwanted sound sources. Ideal for individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting, or single sources in noisy environments.

Frequency Responses

Tailored:

Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.

Form Factors

Mountable

Model Lines

BETA

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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 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
Specifications
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)
Accessories
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RK320

RK320

Factory original dent-resistant replacement grille for Beta 56A and Beta 57A wired microphones.

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R174

Replacement cartridge for Shure Models Beta 56 and Beta 57A supercardioid dynamic microphones.

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A56D

A56D

Mounts 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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A1WS

A1WS

Microphone Windscreen reduces 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
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