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Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone with 50Hz to 16kHz Frequency Response
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"A" List Performance from the Beta Series

Excellent for acoustic and electric instruments as well as for vocals, the extremely versatile Shure Beta 57A dynamic microphone provides optimal warmth and presence. For recording engineers who want a bit more shimmer on their vocals than the SM57 counterpart provides, the Shure Beta 57A is a worthy option that was made for a multitude of full-frequency instruments. Whether you’re in the studio or onstage, Sweetwater knows that Shure brings out the best performance from your voice and instruments.

Capture a studio quality sound

The Shure Beta 57A maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range. This insures high gain before feedback, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off-axis tone coloration. A completely new grille design on the Shure Beta 57A lets you take better advantage of proximity effect. The Beta 57A is an exceptionally versatile microphone. Typical applications include drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds and vocals. Truly, the Shure Beta 57A is a high-caliber workhorse for any recording task.

Microphones built to last

Stemming back from the company’s roots, Shure is known for creating microphones that have military grade durability and reliability. With the Beta 57A, the quality you receive is no less than stellar. Its hardened steel mesh grill — harder than Shure’s SM series - functions to facilitate proximity effect, while also providing life-long resistance from typical studio wear and abuse. And for on-the-go protection, a convenient carry pouch is included with the Shure Beta 57A.

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
  • Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
  • Frequency response: 50–16000Hz

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 50Hz-16kHz
  • Output Impedance: 150 ohms
  • Color: Dark Grey
  • Connector: XLR
  • Weight: 0.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BETA 57A

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Rated 5/5

A reason it is the standard

From picking up an instrument to picking up a vocal, this is THE mic to have in your mic locker. Nothing better bang for the buck.
Music background: Audio Engineer
Rated 5/5

Beta 57 A

Great mic for an awesome price!!
Rated 5/5

Great sounding mic

I use my Shoure beta 57 for micing my amp for live gigs and sounds great. It captures my amps sound and sounds full out front. It arrived quickly shortly after ordering it.
Rated 5/5

Remarkably Versatile Microphone

I have two Beta 57A microphones, and I am always blown away by their versatility. While the intended best use case for these is to amplify or record instruments (which they do extremely well), in my opinion they are just as good on vocals, and are better than most dedicated vocal mics! For live sound, I can't think of a single microphone that I'd rather have than this. Per usual, amazing stuff from Shure.
Music background: 20+ years as a music teacher and musician
Rated 5/5

Beta 57A

its a little hotter than a std. 57 but still controllable for live sound. the 57 and 58 mic's are used more than any other mic thats due to there robust design and mic response. the best bang for your buck live and studio mic. They just work!

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Stuart Niven

The Beta 57 is my favorite mic for snare drums and guitar cabinets in the studio. It has a presence and punch that just cuts through a mix and provides an edge to my sound. It is rugged and durable, ready to survive the most hard-core band and yet able to catch the nuances and the subtleties of the softest, most dynamic performance. I own two of these studio staples and I am still not sure that is as many as I need!
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