Description The Shure BETA 56A is a dynamic instrument microphone designed for general instrument recording and sound reinforcement applications. The microphone features a tailored frequency response custom made for capturing toms, snare drums, guitar and bass amplifiers, brass, woodwinds, and more.The BETA 56A has a supercardioid polar pattern, which provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. The capsule’s Neodymium magnet offers maximum audio gain while providing a very-low noise floor. A built-in stand mount provides quick and easy microphone placement. FeaturesTailored Frequency ResponseProvides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality soundSupercardioid Polar PatternDelivers the highest possible signal before feedback while minimizing noise at the off-axis sections of the microphoneSpecificationsMicrophonePrimary ApplicationsLive SoundForm FactorStand/Boom MountIntended Sound SourcesElectric Guitar, Snare, Toms, InstrumentSound FieldMonoCapsuleDynamicPolar PatternSupercardioidOrientationEnd AddressPadNoneHigh-Pass FilterNoneTone AdjustmentNoneGain AdjustmentNoneIndicatorsNoneOn-Board ControlsNoneWindscreenFoam (Available Separately)PerformanceFrequency Range50 Hz to 16 kHzImpedance290 OhmsSensitivity-51 dBV/PaConnectivityOutput Connectors (Analog)1 x XLR 3-Pin (on Mic)Headphone ConnectorNonePhysicalMountingMounting Thread (via Integrated Hardware)Mounting Thread Size5/8″-27 FemaleConstruction MaterialMetal, Steel Wire GrilleWeight16.7 oz / 468 gPackaging InfoPackage Weight1.75 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)10 x 4.9 x 3.4″
