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Shure Beta 57A

Item ID: Beta57A

Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone with 50Hz to 16kHz Frequency Response

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"A" List Performance from the Beta Series

Excellent for acoustic and electric instruments as well as for vocals, the extremely versatile Shure Beta 57A dynamic microphone provides optimal warmth and presence.

The Shure Beta 57A 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. A completely new grille design on the Shure Beta 57A lets you take better advantage of proximity effect. The Shure Beta 57A is an exceptionally versatile microphone. Typical applications include drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds and vocals.

Shure Beta 57A Features:
  • 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
  • Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
  • Frequency response: 50 to 16,000 Hz

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 50Hz016kHz
Impedance 150 ohms
Length 6.23"
Width 1.69"
Depth 1.69"
Weight .6 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number BETA 57A

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based on 8 reviews

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by from
February 9, 2012
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Beautiful clean crisp sound reproduction.

Excellent mic Excellent company

by Brad from Moberly, MO
June 30, 2010
Music Background: Semi-pro musician, amatur recording engineer, occaisional live sound engineer
I've never really liked the goofy mid-range sound of the 58's, Beta or otherwise - the annoying pickup of room and stage noise, 'pinging' feedback problems, etc. I bought the Beta 57 A to use as a cab... read more [+] mic for guitar, until I tried it on vocals. This mic truly does cut through the mix. While my bandmates are busy eqing and constantly adjusting levels on their Beta 58's, I set mine and forget it.
After 6 years of fairly rigorous gig schedules and bouncing around in a humid band trailers, mic stand being knocked over by drunks, etc. It finally stopped working. I sent it back to Shure with a flat repair fee. They sent me a new mic.
If you're in the fence about what Shure mic to get for live use, get this mic. The Beta 57A is very natural for vocals and makes guitar cabinets sound great too. Its VERY versitile and Shure is a rock solid company close [-]

Really excellent mic.

by David from london UK
December 21, 2008
Music Background: Singer/songwriter
I have had the Shure Beta 57a for a while now and the more I am using it I am realising how it really does cut through nicely when singing live.

I know the primary use is more for instr... read more [+]uments but it really works with my voice.

I find the frequecy responce to be vey smooth even when singing in my higher register, you can really belt out and close mic and it handles things very well. the sound is crisp and clear and warm without any harshness. close [-]

If I could have a sack full of one kind of mic...

by Chris Thornton from Idaho/Wyoming
March 6, 2008
Music Background: live and recording engineer, guitarist, vocalist
...this would be it. For live vocals, snare drum, and amps, this thing is the best affordable jack of all applications. I work as a live sound engineer, and this has been my first pick for vocals for ... read more [+]a while now, and the artists, including grammy winners, have been digging it too. Get yourself a sack of 'em! close [-]

What a mic!!!

by Adam from USA
July 14, 2006
Music Background: Producer / Songwriter / Mix Engineer
Superb Vocal mic next to being a great percussion / instrument mic. I bought this mic for studio recording, and chose it over the Beta 58A. I much prefer a dynamic mic for vocals in my studio, it pick... read more [+]s up less noise from surroundings, i.e. computers, etc. The Beta 58 had a midrange bump that made my voice sound hard / agressive. The Beta 57A has a very natural sound and is more relaxed on vocals. Its sits perfectly in the mix and requires very little if No Eq. The vocals do come out very warm sounding with females i have tried it on, and its sounds extremely smooth. On my vocal i get a very rich open sound with no signs of top end sizzle or sibilance. The 57A is a very good pick up for a dynamic microphone I thing this has to be the best dynamic Vocal mic...period, and a great instrument mic after. Maybe sure need to swap the 57A for being a 'Vocal' mic instead. close [-]
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