BETA 57A

Instrument Microphone

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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.

Applications: Acoustic Guitar; Bass Amp; Brass/Saxophone; Congas; Guitar Amp; Kick Drum; Leslie Speaker; Percussion; 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: Handheld
Model Lines: BETA

Downloads: BETA Microphone Product Brochure (PDF); Beta 57A Specification Sheet (PDF)
Related Links: FAQ's for Beta 57A; Compare in Mic Listening Lab

Features

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

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

	Name	Availability
	RK320 Factory original dent-resistant replacement grille for Beta 56A and Beta 57A wired microphones.	Where To Buy
	R174 Replacement cartridge for Shure Models Beta 56 and Beta 57A supercardioid dynamic microphones.	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
	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

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