Shure BETA 56A

The Shure Beta 56™ A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.

A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.

Type
Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response
50 to 16,000 Hz

Polar Pattern
Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)
(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Impedance
Rated impedance is 150 ohms (290 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z

Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

Case
Silver blue enamel-painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel mesh grille

Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter
Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8"-27 thread

Net Weight
468 grams (16.7 oz)