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Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone for Kick Drum and Bass Instruments
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Premium Kick Drum Mic!

How low can you go? With the Beta 52A, it's pretty darn low. This microphone is specially designed for all kinds of bass, from kick drums to bass guitars. The Beta 52A will make your bass BOOM instead of getting lost in a low end swamp. The frequency response is 20Hz to 10kHz, and the mic is built to withstand the daily abuse of road work. Its supercardioid pattern aids isolation and it can handle up to 174dB SPL. For big bass sounds on stage or in the studio, the Beta 52A is the perfect choice.

Amazing Kick Stage Mic

The supercardioid pickup pattern limits interference from other on-stage sound sources and reduces feedback. The frequency response is perfectly tailored for bass instruments with a 20Hz to 10kHz frequency response and a presence boost at 4kHz to let electric basses and kick drums cut through the mix.

Great for Studio Work

In the studio, the Beta 52A excels on low-frequency sound sources. Supercardioid mics have a tendency toward increased proximity effect. Since the Beta 52A sports a supercardioid pickup pattern, positioning the mic closer to sound sources results in a bigger bottom-end response. This is great for tailoring the sound for the specific project.

Rugged Reliability

Like all Shure mics, the Beta 52A is built like a tank, meaning that you can travel with it from gig to gig and rest assured that it will last. Shure mics are famous for their bulletproof construction, and the Beta 52 is no exception. Night after night, the Beta 52A will perform!

Shure Beta 52A Dynamic Microphone Features:

  • Perfect for kick drum and other low frequency information
  • Handles an impressive 174dB SPLs to cover even the loudest sources
  • Presence boost at 4kHz brings out transients such as kick-drum beater attack
  • Strong proximity effect for tonal variation
  • Supercardioid pickup pattern provides excellent isolation from off-axis sound

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Dynamic
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-10kHz
  • Max SPL: 174db SPL
  • Output Impedance: 150 ohms
  • Color: Black
  • Connector: XLR
  • Weight: 1.33 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BETA 52A

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Rated 5/5

Love it

Love the sound difference as soon as I plugged it in.
Rated 5/5

Finally achieved the live sound I’ve been searching for

Loving this mic so far. I was using a MD421 and it sounded great but I was looking for more low end and also more high end. I place it just barely inside or even with the port hole and this thing delivers. Lots of low end punch and with a plastic beater lots of high end. Very happy with this mic.
Music background: Working pro
Rated 5/5

Great mic

I mounted this in my friends NeuSonic kit.
It sounds great.
Rated 5/5

Great for recording bass amp

I bought this to record my bass amp. Works well for this application. Unlike my guitar cab mics (which sit right on the grill), this one sounds better a few inches off the cabinet. It gets very boomy from proximity effect if too close. The Beta 52 is a bit heavier than I expected and puts more load on my little mic stand, but hopefully that speaks to its durability and robust construction. If you're looking for a bass amp mic, there are lots of fine choices. You really can't go very wrong with a Beta 52 though. To my ears, it records the bass amp about the way it sounds to me in the room. Plus, it's reasonably priced compared to the alternatives.
Music background: Hobbyist musician
Rated 5/5

Sure Beta 52A

Sounds good! Tight and punchy on my 20"x16" kick.
Music background: Career pro musician

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David Wharam

The Shure Beta52a is my "go to" kick drum mic for live or recorded drums. Its attack response gives you a punchy tone without any fuss, so you dont even need to put an EQ on it. Also, its rugged design means it just keeps on working, no matter what you throw at it.
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