Shure BETA 57A – Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Shure BETA 57A – Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Product Overview
The Shure BETA 57A is a supercardioid dynamic instrument microphone built for professional live sound reinforcement and studio recording. Its tight supercardioid pattern delivers high gain before feedback and maximum isolation, making it a versatile instrument microphone for guitar amps, snare drum, brass, and vocals. A tailored frequency response accentuates instrument detail, especially in high-SPL environments. For AV integrators specifying durable live sound instrument miking, the BETA 57A combines a neodymium element with road-ready construction.
Product Description
The BETA 57A is a precision dynamic microphone whose tailored response is shaped for guitars, drums, and vocals. The uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain before feedback, maximum sound isolation, and minimum off-axis tone coloration, which is critical on a crowded stage. A neodymium magnet increases sensitivity and output for a strong signal into any console. As a high-SPL instrument mic, it captures close-miked guitar cabinets and snare drums without overload. An advanced pneumatic shock mount system minimizes mechanical noise and handling vibration, while the die-cast metal body and hardened steel mesh grille withstand daily use. Comparable Shure options on our catalog include the BETA 56A swivel-mount instrument microphone.
Key Features
- Supercardioid Pickup Pattern — The uniform supercardioid pattern maximizes gain before feedback and rejects off-axis sound for clean isolation on stage.
- Tailored Instrument Response — The frequency response is shaped for guitars, drums, and vocals, accentuating fine detail across amplified and acoustic sources.
- Neodymium Magnet — The neodymium element delivers greater sensitivity and higher output for a strong signal into any preamp.
- High SPL Capability — The microphone handles high sound pressure levels, suiting close-miked guitar cabinets and drums.
- Pneumatic Shock Mount — The internal shock mount reduces transmission of mechanical noise and handling vibration.
- Roadworthy Build — A die-cast metal body and dent-resistant steel mesh grille withstand the rigors of daily sound reinforcement.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Dynamic (moving coil) |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Output Impedance | 290 ohms |
| Sensitivity (1 kHz, open circuit) | -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV) |
| Weight | 0.275 kg (0.6 lbs) |
| Connector | Three-pin XLR, male, balanced |
| Housing | Die-cast metal with hardened steel mesh grille |
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