Shure Beta 57 A
Product information "Shure Beta 57 A"
Features at a glance:
- Exceptionally versatile, dynamic microphone
- Suitable for micing drums, guitar amps, brass and woodwind instruments as well as vocals and speech
- Supercaridoid pickup pattern
- Neodymium magnet
- Frequency range: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Supplied with standadapter and protective pouch
The Beta 57 A is a rugged, dynamic microphone with a supercardioid pickup pattern for instrument micing. Especially when it comes to micing acoustic and electric instruments and when used for vocal applications, it provides high versatility. It maintains a true supercardioid pickup pattern throughout its whole frequency range which insures high feedback resistance, maximum isolation from other sound sources and minimum off-axis tone coloration. Its completely new grille design allows optimum utilisation of the proximity effect. The Beta 57A is commonly used for guitar amps, brass and woodwind instruments as well as vocals and speech applications.
MP-Rating: The ultimate multipurpose microphone. It successfully manages a wide range of applications. An absolutely convincing microphone. 5 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: 290 Ohm
- Includes: Microphone, Stand Adapter, Bag
- Instrument Choice: Allrounder
- Low-Cut-Filter: no
- Phantom Power: None
- Pickup pattern: Supercardioid
- Pre-Attenuation: no
- Sensitivity: 2,8 mV/Pa
- Subcategory: Vocal / Instrument
- Transducer principle: Dynamic
- Type: Handheld Microphone
- Weight: 610 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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