Shure Beta 56 A
Product information "Shure Beta 56 A"
Features at a glance:
- the big brother of the PG56
- Ideally suited for miking snare drums and toms
- Very compact design and rugged body
- Integral stand adapter with XLR connector
- Dynamic capsule with supercardioid pickup pattern
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 10 kHz
- Supplied with protective pouch
The Beta 56A is a rugged, dynamic microphone with a supercardioid pickup pattern that is specifically tailored for instrument miking. Its compact design makes it ideally suited for miking drums and other instruments. Due to Its uniform supercardioid pickup pattern, it ensures maximum feedback and noise rejection. The dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation and keeps the microphone securely in place even when it’s being hit by a drumstick. The Beta 56A is commonly used for close miking of toms and other percussion instruments, guitar amps as well as brass and woodwind instruments.
MP-Rating: The Beta 56A is ideally suited for miking percussion instruments, guitar amplifiers as well as brass and woodwind instruments. It delives an absolutely excellent sound and offers high versatility- 6 Stars.
Legend:
1 Star – still room for improvement! 2 Stars – satisfactory overall impression! 3 Stars – good price/performance value! 4 Stars – very recommendable! 5 Stars – highly recommendable! 6 Stars – unbeatable top product!
- Cable: not included
- Color/ Finish: Black
- Connection Plug: 3-pin XLR
- Frequency range: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Impedance: 150 Ohm
- Includes: Microphone with Stand Adapter, Bag
- Instrument Choice: Drums / Percussion
- Low-Cut-Filter: no
- Phantom Power: None
- Pickup pattern: Supercardioid
- Pre-Attenuation: no
- Sensitivity: 2,8 mV/Pa
- Subcategory: Instrument Microphone
- Transducer principle: Dynamic
- Type: Tripod Microphone
- Weight: 383 g
- diaphragm: Moving Coil
- max. SPL: No manufacturer specification
Shure is a renowned company in the world of audio technology, known for its high-quality microphones, wireless audio systems, in-ear monitors and headphones. In 2025 Shure celebrates its 100th anniversary – a century of innovations that have shaped the sound of music, broadcast and live performances. Founded in 1925 by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago, Illinois, the company grew from a one-man operation selling radio kits and components into a global market leader. Today Shure delights both professionals in the music and audio industries and audio enthusiasts worldwide with its legendary quality and relentless drive for innovation.
The company places great emphasis on research and development to create innovative products that meet the constantly changing demands of the audio industry. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Shure has earned the trust of musicians, sound engineers and audio lovers around the world.
Shure products are characterised by their exceptional sound quality, robustness and reliability, making them the first choice for live performances, studio recordings and home use. From legendary microphones like the SM58 and SM7B, which are considered industry standards and have achieved cult status — the SM58 even has an annual holiday, the SM58-Day — to modern solutions for conference rooms and educational institutions, Shure offers a broad range of audio solutions.
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