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Shure Beta 87A (Mic Only)

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!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 50Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 140.5 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 70.5 dB
Self Noise 23.5 dB-A
Output Impedance 150 ohms
Length 7.56"
Diameter 2"
Weight .46 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number BETA87A

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based on 19 reviews

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 [-]

Love this Mic

by jefferson Weber from Indianapolis, Indiana
October 25, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
Great vocal Mic. I had been using a SM58A Beta (which I have used for several years), but like the 87A much better. Clean full sounding Mic. If you have a 58 or beta 58A try this mic . I am sure you w... read more [+]ill love it as much as I do. close [-]

The Real DEAL

by Don Windsor from mebane nc
February 22, 2010
Music Background: mandolin and guitar ,and sing lead ,and run sound board
This is the best mic I have found ,I now own 5 of these for a Bluegrass band.I have tried serval different brands,and no others give the quality of vocal sound as these do,I also own two shure ksm32 t... read more [+]hat I use on some ocasions,and I get the same quality of sound on the beta 87c.I chose the 87c for a little wider pattern,for the reason when singing lead I can turn my head a little more right or left and stay tight in the pick up pattern ,when the micis on a stand.I have used the 87a when holding in my hand,these are two great mic's,you will be proud to own either of these close [-]
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