10 years and still reliable 
by vic miranda from New York, September 2008
Music Background:  Singer

After l0 YEARS use giging (VERY careful with all my equipment) I still use my Beta87A! It has great reliability obviously and thru my Behringer DEQ1024 Equalizer, reproduces my voice perfectly.

  Karaoke Kick 
by John Carney from NYC, July 2008
Music Background:  singer, Karaoke singer, keyboards

I love the warmth, clarity, and crispness of this mic, and you can get subtle with it. No more screaming to hit a note, you have a mic that will cut through the mix clearly and every whisper comes in clearly, but you have to learn how to use one of these babies because bad singers will sound worse while talented singers will be able to get more of their vocal quality sot with less effort. This is the best mic under a grand by far, but you have to sin straight into it, and not move it too far away.I have plenty of mics, including some that are more expensive, but for Karaoke or live gigs this is your best bet. It is great for studio work as well, but I like it best in live gigs.

  Karaoke Kick 
by John CArney from NYC, July 2008
Music Background:  singer, Karaoke singer, keyboards

I love the warmth, clarity, and crispness of this mic, and you can get subtle with it. No more screaming to hit a note, you have a mic that will cut through the mix clearly and every whisper comes in clearly, but you have to learn how to use one of these babies because bad singers will sound worse while talented singers will be able to get more of their vocal quality sot with less effort. This is the best mic under a grand by far, but you have to sin straight into it, and not move it too far away.I have plenty of mics, including some that are more expensive, but for Karaoke or live gigs this is your best bet. It is great for studio work as well, but I like it best in live gigs.

  Great Mic 
by David Sadd from Charleston, SC, June 2008
Music Background:  Pro Musician, Worship Leader, Recording Engeineer

This is a great mic. A real step up from the standards (sm58, etc.) It will give you more intimacy and air without sacrificing anything. Does require phantom power like all condensers so be sure your board has it. Can get a little bright on some vocalists, but easily fixed with EQ.
If you have a bit more to spend, the Rode S1 is a worthy upgrade. If you don't, you will definitely be pleased with this mic.

  Great, Great Mic! 
by Austin Kursave from Paducah, KY USA, April 2008
Music Background:  Musician, Student, Recording Enthusiast

I love this mic! I've owned it for about 3 years now and still use it all the time. The clarity of the Beta 87A is worth every penny. This thing will never feedback which is a MUST for live use. Go get one!!

  Studio Quality on stage 
by Billy Jenkins from Parkersburg, W.V., August 2007
Music Background:  Sang in Quartets for 55 years

performing live demands a microphone that has clarity and quality that is found in a studio, and The Beta 87A has all of that, whether it be in a small curch or a 10,000 seat arena.
Vocals are crisp and clear, That's why The Crownsmen Quartet use only the Shure Beta 87A,. and all our road equipment was purchased from Sweetwater Sound.
The Crownsmen Quartet

  "PHENOMINAL SOUNDING MIC." 
by Ingvar Estrada from NV., April 2007
Music Background:  Tenor

"THE WARMTH, CLARITY AND RICHNESS IN SOUND & MINIMAL FEEDBACK IS WHY MANY OF THE PROS FOR DECADES HAVE CHOSEN THIS STUDIO QUALITY / LIVE MIC."

THIS MICROPHONE SHOULD HAVE A DECENT PREAMP TO SOUND IT'S BEST.

  Crisp and Clean and no Caffiene 
by John Deards from Temecula , Ca., December 2006
Music Background:  Live Audio dude

Well unless it's real early . I really like the clarity this mic gives in the high mid range, very clean and punchy.I still like a SM58 for some vocalist ( the drunk ones that abuse mics a lot)but the singers that have good power and were intelligibility is of chief concern the 87 rocks.

Big Step Up 
by Bill from Atlanta, GA, May 2006

Our bass player bought this for live gigs as a step up from his SM 58. Now, he has a big, clear vocal sound that cuts through the mix nicely. Only problem is that we told him that he sounds great and he won't let us forget it.

Great Mic 
by Casey Voisin from Bourg, La, April 2006

Crystal clear and very detailed. It is an outstanding mic for female lead vocals. Love it.

Beautiful 
by Tyler from Madison, WI, January 2004

This mic is very clear. You can hear every note being sung into it, even the really quiet lows. You dont have to strain your voice to be heard anymore. This things rocks and you wont regret buying it. It is a mic that needs to stay put though, so if you like to run around stage with a mic you may want to consider a beta 58 instead.

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