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Shure Beta 87A

Item ID: Beta87A

Handheld Supercardioid Electret Condenser Mic

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"A" List Performance From the Beta Series!

Why should you consider the Beta Series? Because for studio-quality control and performance in a live situation, these microphones are your best friends. Their remarkable response to vocals and instruments makes the Beta Series your first choice for mic'ing. They sound great in recording or PA applications, with maximum isolation to keep out all that extraneous noise and capture the exact sounds you want.



The Beta 87A is a premium Supercardioid Handheld Electret Condenser for vocal applications that brings studio-quality sound to live performance vocals. It's the pros' microphone of choice for live concert sound!
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 50Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 140.5dB SPL (1kHz at 1% THD, 1Kohm)
Output Impedance 150 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 70.5dB
Self Noise 23.5dB (A weighted)
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Color Grey
Connector XLR
Weight .48 lb.
Included Accessories Mic clip, Carrying pouch
Manufacturer Part Number BETA87A

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Reviews

based on 21 reviews

Shure Beta 87A

by SAINESH KUMAR from CA USA.
October 17, 2012
Music Background: SINGER
This is the best mic. Very nice resonance & clarity. I have use this for recordings, it really delivers you the results. Once in a while I have friends practise singing, they are just amazed with te c... read more [+]larity. Love it. close [-]

Bang for your Buck!

by KTwanger from Spokane, Wa
May 29, 2012
Music Background: Pro/Hack Musician
I've been using the Beta 58 and SM 86 mics for years, switched to Sennheiser for a BRIEF time, came back to Shure because of this mic! My vocal range goes from the lows of George Jones to the highs of... read more [+] Ronnie Dunn and everything in between and this mic does it all! The only thing that makes this mic even sweeter is a quality tube preamp, a little compression and a little verb/delay...no need EVER for an EQ adjustment. Worth every pretty penny! close [-]

Beta 87A

by Andy from Atlanta, GA
April 25, 2012
Music Background: Live Sound Engineer
Great for acoustic guitar player/singer that tend to back away time-to-time, otherwise similar to 87C.

My favorite Mic

by Vernon Martin from Somerset,Kentucky
April 3, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician and Singer
This is undoubtedlythe most mellow, smooth, responsive ,voice enhancing mic I have ever used and I have used Shure fpr 45 years. You want professional sound? call one of the great tech's at SWEETWATER... read more [+] and you will find the most sincere attention to your needs and they know what you need and the service is terrific.We also use 58A Beta and SM 58. They are good but not close to this jewel. close [-]

Shure Beta 87A microphone is great!

by Debra Mann from Providence, RI
October 29, 2011
Music Background: Jazz pianist, singer, songwriter, recording artist, bandleader, and performer
I have been using a Beyer M88 for at least 20 years until I got to sing using the Shure Beta 87A mic. I love the way it rounds out the bottom end of my voice, but still sounds really bright on the hi... read more [+]gh end, and I can sing right into it on the high notes and it can take it without feeding back, or sounding too harsh. I love it! close [-]
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Shure Beta 87A

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