Description
Shure BETA 56A Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The Shure BETA 56A is a versatile dynamic instrument microphone tailored for various recording and sound reinforcement applications. It excels in capturing toms, snare drums, guitar and bass amplifiers, brass, woodwinds, and more.
Featuring a supercardioid polar pattern, the BETA 56A ensures high gain before feedback and superb rejection of unwanted noise. Its neodymium magnet maximizes audio gain while maintaining a very-low noise floor. Additionally, a built-in stand mount facilitates quick and easy microphone placement.
Key Features
- Tailored Frequency Response: Provides studio-quality sound for drums, amplified instruments, and horns.
- Supercardioid Polar Pattern: Delivers the highest possible signal before feedback while minimizing off-axis noise.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Primary Applications |
Live Sound |
| Form Factor |
Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Electric Guitar, Snare, Toms, Instrument |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Capsule |
Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern |
Supercardioid |
| Orientation |
End Address |
| Pad |
None |
| High-Pass Filter |
None |
| Tone Adjustment |
None |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Indicators |
None |
| On-Board Controls |
None |
| Windscreen |
Foam (Available Separately) |
Performance
| Specification |
Details |
| Frequency Range |
50 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Impedance |
290 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-51 dBV/Pa |
Connectivity
| Specification |
Details |
| Output Connectors (Analog) |
1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector |
None |
Physical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Mounting |
Mounting Thread (via Integrated Hardware) |
| Mounting Thread Size |
5/8″-27 Female |
| Construction Material |
Metal, Steel Wire Grille |
| Weight |
16.7 oz / 468 g |
Packaging Info
| Specification |
Details |
| Package Weight |
1.75 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10 x 4.9 x 3.4″ |