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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 57A Instrument Microphone

Applications

Form Factors

Handheld

Model Lines

BETA

The Shure Beta 57A® is a high output supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. It maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range. This insures high gain-before-feedback, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off–axis tone coloration.

Excellent for acoustic and electric instruments as well as for vocals, the extremely versatile Beta 57A dynamic microphone provides optimal warmth and presence. Typical applications include drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds and vocals.

- Tailored frequency response provides drums, guitars, vocals, and horns with studio quality sound
- Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off–axis sound
- Hardened steel mesh grille that facilitates use of proximity effect and 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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	A25D Break resistant microphone clip that securely mounts the SM58, SM57, SM87A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C and all other microphones with 3/4-inch and larger handles to a standard microphone stand.	Where To Buy
	A55HM Shock Stopper Isolation Mount/Swivel Adapter, Half Mount, for SM57, SM58, Beta 57A, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C or any Shure tapered handle mic.	Where To Buy
	A55M Isolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands.	Where To Buy
	A57AWS Locking microphone windscreen reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with the Shure Beta57A microphone. Available in black.	Where To Buy
	R174 Replacement cartridge for Shure Models Beta 56 and Beta 57A supercardioid dynamic microphones.	Where To Buy
	RK320 Factory original dent-resistant replacement grille for Beta 56A and Beta 57A wired microphones.	Where To Buy