Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone

The Shure Beta 57A is a premium supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. Renowned for its exceptional versatility, durability, and audio quality, it’s a top choice for musicians, vocalists, and recording engineers. With a tailored frequency response of 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz, the Beta 57A delivers studio-quality sound—rich lows, clear mids, and crisp highs—making it perfect for capturing the nuances of amplified and acoustic instruments like snare drums, guitar amps, brass, and woodwinds, as well as vocals with warmth and presence.

Its uniform supercardioid polar pattern provides outstanding gain-before-feedback and maximum isolation from unwanted noise, with minimal off-axis coloration, ensuring precise sound reproduction in live performances and studio settings. The hardened steel mesh grille is built to endure tough conditions while enhancing the proximity effect for boosted bass when positioned close to the source. Powered by a neodymium magnet, the Beta 57A offers a high signal-to-noise ratio and handles high sound pressure levels with minimal distortion.

Engineered for reliability, it features an advanced pneumatic shock mount to reduce mechanical noise and vibration, ensuring clean audio output. Measuring 160 mm (6.3 inches) long and 43 mm (1.7 inches) wide, its compact, ergonomic design is easy to handle. The dynamic moving-coil cartridge maintains consistent performance across varying impedance, with an output impedance of 290 ohms and sensitivity of -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV), making it compatible with diverse audio gear.

Perfect for close-miking drums, guitar cabinets, and brass, or amplifying vocals, the Beta 57A combines rugged construction with superior sound. It includes a microphone clip and zippered pouch for portability. Backed by Shure’s legendary quality, this microphone is an essential tool for professionals seeking exceptional audio in any environment.