2. Microphones
3. Wired
4. Percussion
5. BETA 56A

BETA 56 Supecardioid Snare/Tom Microphone

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.

Features

• 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 off–axis sound • Compact design reduces stage clutter•Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse

• Neodymium magnet for high signal–to–noise 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

Details

Type Dynamic (moving coil) Frequency Response 50 to 16,000 Hz View Larger NOTE: The curve shows on-axis response at a distance of 2 feet from a uniform sound source. Your response may vary, depending on microphone position. 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)