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Shure BETA57A Super Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with High Output Neodymium Element for Vocal/Instrument Applications, Silver
$204.13
Tailored frequency response provides drums, guitars, vocals, and horns with studio quality sound
Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off–axis sound
Hardened steel mesh grille that facilitates use of proximity effect and 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
Dynamic instrument microphone provides high gain before feedback in demanding environments. It features a steel mesh grille for durability, shock mount to minimize transmission of unwanted noise, and a neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio.
Also in the box: 1 – A25D Stand Adapter, 1 – 95A2050 5/8” to 3/8” (Euro) Thread Adapter, and 1 – 26A21 Storage Bag
The Shure BETA 57A is a high output supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. It maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range. This insures high gain-before-feedback, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off–axis tone coloration. Excellent for acoustic and electric instruments as well as for vocals, the extremely versatile BETA 57A dynamic microphone provides optimal warmth and presence. Typical applications include drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds and vocals.
| Weight | 9.6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.1 × 5 × 3.4 in |
10 reviews for Shure BETA57A Super Cardioid Dynamic Microphone with High Output Neodymium Element for Vocal/Instrument Applications, Silver
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Lou –
I have an old sm57 (as does everybody else in the world). She’s spent most of her life kissing the grill cloth of a 60w Fender cab and on a few occasions I’d coax her over to my Taylor’s hole. Solid performance in both situations. But now, drum roll please (prob mic’d with a ’57 as well), I have the Beta 57A. It’s brighter without that sharp ‘nag’ lesser mics bring. A fuller, rounder ‘glissen’ to acoustic guitars without much boomy-ness and coloration. So, is the Beta 57A my new steady? No, I’ve been in a long term relationship with a TLM 193… But I’ll spend more quality time with the B57 on guitar and finding more utility work for her too. If you’re still on the fence about getting a Beta57 or not…Stay there, time-waster. You probably spend two hours deciding on what pick to use. Meanwhile, I’ve got tracking to do.Read more
David –
Love the look, the sound, and the heavy-duty contruction. I bought this to replace a SM57 mic which was used on my snare drum. The SM57 was hit with a stick and fell apart. After finding all the pieces and putting it back together, it doesn’t work. So I bought this primarily for the metal grill. But it’s also a much better version of the SM57. The parts under the grill are different. The sound is better. I highky recommend this for studio and touring.Read more
Teapot –
I bought this mic for it’s reputation as a workhorse both in the studio and in a live gig setting. So far I’ve put it through some use in both contexts and it’s performed wonderfully. In a live application, I’ve used it as a vocal mic- there seems to be some debate over whether this or the Beta 58 is a better choice for live vocals, and I’d say that having heard both used onstage, I like the 57A because it cuts through the muddiness of most small venues a lot better. If you’re playing a killer sounding room like, I don’t know… the Ryman, it likely won’t matter, but in the brewery barroom that resembled a really crowded hallway that we played the other night it made all the difference in the world over even an SM58- it was nice to hear myself sounding more like myself in the monitor. I’ve also noticed a few musicians that I respect a lot using it, and even Obama had one in his hand the other night while giving a speech. In my home studio, I’ve used the 57A to mic a snare (sounds killer, tons of snap and body), acoustic guitar (not bad at all, although I prefer an SDC mic here), and a guitar cabinet (sounds great.) Overall, I don’t think you can go wrong with this mic. I’d like to add a Beta 58 to the collection as well, but after a lot of research I think the 57A is the most versatile of the two so if you’re on a limited budget as most musicians are, I’d go with this. You won’t be disappointed, and I’d be surprised if I find a dynamic mic that replaces it in my every-day, go-to gear case anytime soon.Read more
Andrew R. –
i’m weird, i sing into this, amazing tone, great quality. i replace the grille with the one on the beta 58’s according to what i saw online, these have the same element and filter as the beta57a, which is the same as the beta58a with a different grille. makes it so i can sing, and not have the back end of the mic blocking my music stand when i use one. also, no one else ever accidentally takes it thinking its theirs. i have used it on drums a few times and it sounded really good. (on world acoustic drums. bodhran, djembe, congas and bongos. for toms and snare i prefer sm57’s or sm58’s witha beta56/56 grille)Read more
R. S. –
I’m a drummer who does a lot of lead vocals in our band. I started out with a beta 58A and it does a great job, but the length of the mic plus the cable means I’m constantly hitting hit with my sticks and having to play around it to get to my toms. I’ve tried all sorts of headworm microphones and they have all been total failures – way too “live” and breathy, and none of them will stay on your head while you’re drumming. I had given up and gone back to the beta 58A and was miserable, but less miserable than with the head mics. A few weeks ago I saw a drummer in a live performance on TV using what appeared to be a stubby mic with a right-angle bend in it. “Genius”, I thought, and immediately set about trying to find it. I went to my local music store and the Pro Audio guy said it sounded like a Beta 56A “instrument mic”. I was deflated. He said not to worry – the 56A is an excellent vocals mic, especially for higher-register male vocals. Since I’m often called the “Peter Cetera” of the group, I decided to give it a shot 🙂 Finally – I am happy!! This mic is SO compact, and sounds great. It’s probably a little flatter on the high frequencies than the 58A, but behind a drum kit that is a GOOD thing. I use a spring-arm mic holder mounted to my rack and with the length/weight of the 58A the mic would bounce around and bash me in the teeth/lips, but the 56A has less of a “lever action” being so compact and so the bounce has gone away. Also, I had to put the “wrong” angle on the 58A to keep the cord out of my way, but with the 90 degree connector on the 56A I can get it right up where I need it. On an overhead boom the cable goes *up* not *out*! OK, so not everyone is a drummer… again, as a vocal mic it is a maybe a little flat on the top end. Also, it is supercardiod which lets in a lot of rear sound – not so good for drums – but that is what a compressor is for. This mic is identical to the Beta 57A, but the 57A does not have the right angle body. I have been using a 57A to mic our guitarist’s cabinet for my in-ear monitors and it sounds great, so I am sure that the 56A is also an excellent choice for mic’ing an electric guitar amp in addition to the “off-label” use as a vocal mic. It’s a Shure, it sounds great, is built like a tank, is versatile, and affordable – what more could you want?Read more
Michael Scott –
good quality robust microphone that will get us out of trouble for years. wide range of applications, anything from snare to vocals.Read more
Mr. R. Hyder –
I bought this microphone about two years ago and have never regretted it once. It’s a fantastic microphone. I have used it in live shows with genres spanning metal, Folk, Classical and Jazz. It works great on Guitar amps and Snare drums for live stuff. However, I also use it regularly in my home studio with my Rode NT2a It works well with condenser microphones. Picking up the more “bassy” frequencies is very simple with it. I’ve got good results using it on Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, Cello, Snare drum, xylophone, For the price, it’s a very fine microphone, and well suited to many situations. If you’ve got £120 and want a mic that does most things, rather than shelling out £250+ for a dynamic and condenser individually, than I highly recommend this.Read more
Mark –
Industry standard excellent micRead more
Seb –
I acquired one, then a second. After some testing, one seemed to have something off about it. After some investigation, I’ve found one had a misaligned cartridge. Got a replacement, and that one sounded OK, but not quite as clear as my good unit. I’ve found the cartridge assembly seemed botched, as the white tape was not straight, and wasn’t evenly applied to the cartridge sides. I don’t think the tape thing was the sole issue, but I’m no engineer, yet all my recording tests sounded wrong with it. Sent it back. I still want another unit, but I’m going to wait and see if I just got real bad luck, or if it’s just a case of new product manufacturing issues that will get ironed out over time. Edit: It’s been a month since my issues. I figured I’d have another go at this. Just got a second unit. Very slight misalignment of cartridge, but no more than 1°~ 2°, Recording did not show any notable problems, so it,s a keeper. Some QC issues seemed to have cropped-up on me. Perhaps I just got a bit bad luck, but I’m now a very happy owner of two good Beta 57A units. These microphones are quite amazing both sound-wise and build-wise, if you get a good unit, you will be quite enthused at owning and using these.Read more
Ross –
Built like a TANK! What a great sounding mic, everything you want in a microphone.Read more