From Shure
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.
Features
- Tailored frequency response provides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality sound
- Builtýin 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 signalýtoýnoise 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
- NOTE
- The curve in the graph 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
- Polarity
- 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, Locking Stand Adapter
- Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8"-27 thread
- Net Weight
- 468 grams (16.7 oz)
Manuals & documents
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