Shure Americas | BETA 57A Instrument Microphone | Precision, Sensitivity, Vocal, Instrument

Beta Microphones

Application-specific microphones engineered for reproduction of fine details in demanding environments.

Downloads: User Guide; Beta 57A Spec Sheet; Brochure

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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 57AInstrument Microphone

Shure

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

Recommended Uses: Guitar Amp; Bass Amp; Brass/Saxophone; Acoustic Guitar; Guitar Amp; Bass Amp; Leslie Speaker; Kick Drum; Snare Drum; Rack/Floor Toms; Congas; Percussion

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; View Larger; NOTE: The curve above 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.
Phasing: 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 Stand Adapter: Slip-in, adjustable through 180 degrees, with standard 5/8"-27 thread.
Net Weight: 275 grams (9.6 oz)

	Name	Availability
	A55HM Snap-in "Shock Stopper" Mount 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 Shock Mount Microphone Clip Isolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands.	Available Online
	A25D Microphone Clip 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.	Available Online
	A57AWS Locking Microphone Windscreen Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with the Shure Beta57A microphone. Available in black.	Available Online
	R174 Cartridge for Beta 56 & Beta 57A Replacement cartridge for Shure Models Beta 56 and Beta 57A supercardioid dynamic microphones.	Where To Buy
	RK320 Factory Original Beta56 and Beta57A Microphone Replacement Grille Factory original dent resistant replacement grille for Shure Beta56 and Beta57A wired microphones.	Available Online