Shure Beta56A Drums and Instrument Microphone
The Shure BETA®56A 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.
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 clutter
Hardened 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
| Cartridge Type | Dynamic (moving coil) |
| Frequency Response | 50 to 16,000 Hz |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Output Impedance | 150 ohms |
| Sensitivity (at 1kHz, open circuit voltage) | −51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)
1 Pascal=94 dB SPL |
| Polarity | Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 |
| Weight | Net: 0.468 lg (1.6 lbs) |
| Connector | Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male |
