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SupercardioidShure Beta 57A

MSRP: $247 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone

Shure Beta 57A

Description

The Beta 57A is a supercardioid dynamic. Despite its name, it is not the same mic as the SM571; differences include:

  • The Beta 57A has better off-axis rejection; its pickup pattern is supercardioid.
  • The Beta 57A is 4dB louder than the SM57.
  • The Beta 57A is less sensitive to handling noise than the SM57.
  • The Beta 57A has a hardened grille and a built-in pop filter.
  • The Beta 57A has a wider usable frequency response than the SM57.

The Beta57A has a completely different capsule than the SM57, and employs a neodymium magnet, which provides a high signal-to-noise ratio.

The Shure Beta 57A is also known as: Beta 57A, Beta57A, Beta 57.

The mic was released in 1989.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Supercardioid (50Hz to 16kHz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 290 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) n/a
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
275g (9.70oz) 160mm (6.30'') 43mm (1.69'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications

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