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The Shure BETA 56A is a supercardioid pattern dynamic mic that features a wide mounting base capable of accommodating a large range of microphone stands. It even works with the LP Claw (#443262). The BETA 56A has a compact, pivoting design that boasts an extremely uniform pickup pattern with high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. The built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The BETA 56A is perfect for miking tom-toms, percussion instruments, guitar amplifiers, brass instruments and woodwinds.
Shure BETA 56A Instrument Microphone

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  • Built-in stand adapter
  • Dynamic locking system
  • XLR connector
  • Uniform supercardioid pattern
  • High gain-before-feedback
  • Superior rejection of off-axis sound
  • Compact design
  • Hardened steel mesh grille
  • Neodymium magnet
  • Advanced pneumatic shockmount system
  • Frequency response: 50Hz to 16kHz

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One year warranty on wireless mics, mixers, and circuitry products.
2 year warranty on wired mics.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Sweet mic

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySanmardan

    fromWNC

    Using as a vocal mic while drumming, which is great for size and durability, but lots of bleed over of cymbals.

  • the best tom mics

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    bycivello2000

    frombaton rouge, la

    I used these mics in the studio and live ans they are awesome for both! definitely worth the money! they have a nice full sound!

  • compact 57

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byKel

    fromScotch Plains, New Jersey

    Sound is much like that of the Beta 57, but in a more compact housing. Great for drum kits where the size of a 57 may get in the way. If I have one gripe about this mic (and the beta 52), is that after much use the rubber in the joint tends to wear, and sometimes fall out, though this is easily remedied through basic maintenance, or a small piece of cardboard.

  • Pricey but worth it...

    4

    submitted19 years ago

    byburro79

    fromAustin, TX

    This mic is all that we use for instrument recording... we own six of them in the studio. They are pricey, but deliver the fidelity that we have come to expect from Shure. Overall, we have found these to be very durable as well- some of these have been beaten to death and still function perfectly. We have compared this via waveform in Logic to our top-end mics, and have been very impressed with what it pics up.

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  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBill

    fromGladstone, Mo.

    Could I use this mic for kick drum mic?

    Could I use this mic for kick drum mic?

    Open Reply - Gear Specialist
    This can be used on a Kick Drum.