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What type of environments is the Shure Beta 57A microphone suitable for?

The Shure Beta 57A microphone is suitable for both professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording, ideal for demanding acoustic environments.

What is the benefit of the supercardioid polar pattern in the Beta 57A microphone?

The true supercardioid polar pattern provides maximum isolation from other sound sources and minimizes off-axis tone coloration, ensuring high gain before feedback.

Can the Shure Beta 57A microphone be used for recording different types of instruments?

Yes, the Beta 57A is versatile and can be used for recording vocals, acoustic and electric instruments, drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, and woodwinds.

What features contribute to the durability of the Shure Beta 57A microphone?

The microphone features a robust steel mesh grille and an integrated shock mount, which help ensure durability and reduce unwanted noise and vibrations.

Does the Shure Beta 57A microphone come with a stand?

Yes, the Shure Beta 57A microphone is bundled with a 10" round base stand for added convenience and stability.

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Shure Beta 57A Specifications

  • Primary Applications

    Live Sound, Studio Recording

  • Form Factor

    Handheld

  • Sound Field

    Mono

  • Element Type

    Dynamic

  • Polar Pattern

    Supercardioid

  • Gain Adjustment

    No

  • Frequency Range

    50 Hz to 16 kHz

  • Impedance

    290 Ohms

  • Analog Output

    1x XLR 3-Pin

  • Color

    Black

  • Dimensions

    1.75 x 6.19" (32 x 157mm)

  • Weight

    9.71oz (272g)

  • UPC Codes

    192223253629 | 042406054713 | 10" Base: 716408562759

About Shure Beta 57A

Find superior sound quality with the Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Handheld Dynamic Microphone, a top-tier choice for both professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. This high-performance microphone is engineered to deliver exceptional high gain before feedback, making it ideal for even the most challenging acoustic environments. Its robust construction features a durable steel mesh grille, ensuring longevity and reliability, while the integrated shock mount effectively reduces the transmission of unwanted noise and vibrations.

The Shure Beta 57A is equipped with a powerful neodymium magnet, offering a high signal-to-noise ratio for clear and crisp sound reproduction. Its true supercardioid polar pattern is maintained across its entire frequency range, providing maximum isolation from other sound sources and minimizing off-axis tone coloration. This ensures that your recordings and live performances are captured with precision and clarity.

Versatility is at the heart of the Beta 57A, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications. Whether you're recording acoustic or electric instruments, capturing vocals, or miking drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, or woodwinds, this dynamic microphone delivers optimal warmth and presence to your sound. The microphone's ability to handle high sound pressure levels makes it suitable for both studio and live settings.

Bundled with a 10" round base stand, the Shure Beta 57A offers added convenience and stability, making it easy to position the microphone exactly where you need it. Elevate your audio recording and sound reinforcement projects with this professional-grade microphone, and experience the difference in sound quality and performance.

Shure Beta 57A 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Durable steel mesh grille and integrated shock mount to minimize unwanted noise
  • Neodymium magnet for a high signal-to-noise ratio and clear sound reproduction
  • True supercardioid polar pattern for maximum isolation and minimal off-axis coloration
  • Versatile microphone suitable for vocals, instruments, drums, and amplifiers
  • Includes a 10" round base stand for convenient and stable positioning

What's in the box:

  • Shure Beta 57A Super-Cardioid Handheld Dynamic Microphone
  • Storage Bag
  • Stand Adapter
  • 5/8 to 3/8" (Euro) Thread Adapter
  • Shure 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Gator Cases Shure 10" Round Base Microphone Stand