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Condenser Microphone Type
Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply. -
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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. -
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Tailored Frequency Response
Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.
BETA 87A Vocal Microphone
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The Shure Beta 87A is a premium quality supercardioid hand-held electret condenser vocal microphone with exceptionally smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability. Used for professional sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and studio recording applications, the Beta 87A combines superb performance with the ruggedness needed for touring and field production.
The Beta 87A features a controlled low-frequency roll-off that compensates for proximity effect and prevents the “boomy” sound often associated with close pick-up. The characteristic Shure presence rise brightens the upper midrange. The tight supercardioid pattern, with null points at approximately 125 degrees, provides maximum isolation from other vocalists or instruments while offering minimal off-axis coloration. The Beta 87A operates on phantom power.
Go Wireless
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- Smooth frequency response with gradual presence rise
- Highly consistent supercardioid polar pattern provides superior gain-before-feedback
- Electronic low-frequency roll-off compensates for proximity effect
- Wide dynamic range (117 dB) and low distortion characteristics
- Very low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic hum
- Advanced cartridge shock-mount system absorbs mechanical shocks and reduces handling noise
- Built-in pop filter reduces undesirable wind and breath sounds
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Legendary Shure quality and reliability
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Condenser (electret bias)
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50 to 20,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern
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Supercardioid
- Phantom power required?
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Phantom Supply Requirement: 11 to 52 Vdc, positive at both pins 2 and 3, Current Drain: 1.0 to 1.2 mA
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Name Availability 
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.
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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.
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A55M
Isolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure models SM57, SM58, SM86, Beta57A, Beta58A, Beta87A, and Beta87C to standard microphone stands.
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A85WS
Microphone windscreen reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure microphones such as the Beta 87A, Beta 87C, SM87A, and SM86 microphones. Available in black.
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R193
Direct replacement cartridge for the Shure Beta 87 and Beta 87A Microphones.
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RK312
Factory original dent resistant replacement grille for Shure Beta87A and Beta87C wired microphones and wireless transmitters.
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File Language Type File Size BETA 87A User Guide English, French, German, Italian, Spanish PDF 192 kb
