The Shure Beta 56™ A 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.
A compact drum microphone engineered for close miking of snare and toms. The supercardioid design provides maximum isolation from other onstage sounds.
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
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
50 to 16,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphoneaxis, 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 connectionto microphone inputs rated low Z
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage onpin 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, Locking Stand Adapter
Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degreeswith standard 5/8"-27 thread
Net Weight
468 grams (16.7 oz)