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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!

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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 17 reviews

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 [-]

A Singer's dream mic

by David from London UK
February 6, 2009
Music Background: Singer/songwriter
I am a singler/songwriter . i play in resturants and weddings and partys .
This microphone is outstanding. I really love the warm crisp sound of this mic.I have quite a powerful voice so I sin... read more [+]g a few inches away and give it all I've got . It picks up so much detail even a few inches away plus when I go close up its so warm.
I have many good quality mics i.e the Rode S1, Se Electronics H1 but the Shure beta 87a surpasses them all.
This microphone is like what Hagen Diaz is to having a choice of ice cream it really is a delux condenser mic worth every penny. close [-]

Great, Great Mic!

by Austin Kursave from Paducah, KY USA
April 8, 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 ge... read more [+]t one!! close [-]
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