SHURE BETA 56A INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
Overview:
The Shure Beta 56®A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.
- A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation.
- The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick
- Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.
Features:
- Tailored frequency response provides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality sound
- Built–in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility
- Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off–axis sound
- Compact design reduces stage clutterHardened steel mesh grille 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
Specifications:
- Type.................Dynamic (moving coil)
- Frequency Response................50 to 16,000 Hz
NOTE: The curve shows on-axis response at a distance of 2 feet from a uniform sound source. Your response may vary, depending on microphone position.
- Polar Pattern..............Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
- Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)....................Open Circuit Voltage -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
- Impedance...................Rated impedance is 150 ohms (290 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
- Polarity......................Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Connector......................Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Case......................Silver blue enamel-painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel mesh grille
- Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter......................Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8"-27 thread
- Net Weight............................468 grams (16.7 oz)