Shure BETA® 56A General Instruments Microphone SKU# BETA® 56A

The Shure BETA® 56A is a dynamic instrument microphone designed for general instrument recording and sound reinforcement applications. The microphone features a tailored frequency response custom made for capturing toms, snare drums, guitar and bass amplifiers, brass, woodwinds, and more.

The BETA® 56A has a supercardioid polar pattern, which provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. The capsule's Neodymium magnet offers maximum audio gain while providing a very-low noise floor. A built-in stand mount provides quick and easy microphone placement.

• Tailored frequency response provides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality sound
• Built-in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility
• Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of offaxis sound
• Compact design reduces stage clutter
• Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse
• Neodymium magnet for high signaltonoise ratio output
• Minimally affected by varying load impedance
• Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
• Legendary Shure quality and reliability

• Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
• Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Output Impedance: 150Ω (290Ω actual)
• Sensitivity: -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)

• Shure BETA® 56A Dynamic Instrument Microphone
• 5/8" to 3/8" (Euro) Thread Adapter
• Storage Bag