Shure Beta 57 A

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Specifications

The Beta 57A is an excellent microphone designed for use with amplified or acoustic instruments. The compact grille design gets the microphone cartridge close to the sound source.  Supercardioid, Dynamic.

• 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
• Minimally affected by varying load impedance
• Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
• Legendary Shure quality and reliability

 

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Tech Sheet

Type

Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response

50 to 16,000 Hz

NOTE: The curve above 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.

Phasing

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 Stand Adapter

Slip-in, adjustable through 180 degrees, with standard 5/8"-27 thread.

Net Weight

275 grams (9.6 oz)