Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
SoundPro Item: 23250 | Part Number: BETA 57A
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- 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
The versatile Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone from Shure enables you to get consistent audio quality, performance after performance, with a warmth and presence that lets you sound your best. The Beta 57A is a high output supercardioid dynamic microphone that maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range, ensuring high gain-before-feedback (even in demanding environments), maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off–axis tone coloration.
Ideal for acoustic and electric instruments as well as vocals, this professional-caliber microphone is designed for sound reinforcement applications and project studio recording. It’s a great miking choice for capturing audio from drums (such as snares and toms), guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds, as well as singers.
Enjoy the durability and reliability of Shure-standard quality construction. The Beta 57A boasts a hardened steel mesh grille that helps the mic resist the usual wear and tear of touring while also facilitating the use of proximity effect. A Neodymium magnet enhances high signal–to–noise ratio output. An advanced pneumatic shock mount system further minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration.
Please note - Any Beta drum microphone featuring the letter 'A' following the model number contains a new capsule; as a result, you can expect a more natural high-frequency response.
The Beta 57A is great for:
- Snare drum
- Tom-toms
- Guitar and bass amplifiers
- Vocals
- Brass and woodwinds

- Transducer TypeDynamic
- Polar PatternSupercardioid
- Frequency Response50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Output Impedance150 ohms
- Sensitivity-51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)
- Connector3-Pin XLRM
- Weight Net0.275 kg (0.6 lbs)
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