The Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone is a premium-grade microphone designed for professional musicians and engineers who demand studio-quality sound on stage and in the studio. With a tailored frequency response for warmth and presence, the Beta 57A delivers outstanding clarity for guitars, snare drums, brass, saxophones, vocals, and more.
Its true supercardioid polar pattern ensures high gain-before-feedback, excellent isolation, and rejection of off-axis sound. Built with a hardened steel mesh grille and advanced pneumatic shock mount system, the Beta 57A is both durable and resistant to handling noise, making it ideal for rigorous performance conditions. Combined with a neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio, this microphone guarantees legendary Shure quality and reliability.
Tailored frequency response provides warmth, presence, and studio-quality sound
Versatile application: guitars, amps, acoustic instruments, brass, saxophone, snare drum, vocals
Supercardioid polar pattern ensures high gain-before-feedback and maximum isolation
Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and supports proximity effect usage
Neodymium magnet delivers superior signal-to-noise ratio output
Advanced pneumatic shock mount minimizes mechanical noise and vibration
Minimally affected by load impedance variations for consistent performance
Legendary Shure ruggedness – suitable for stage and studio
Transducer Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 16 kHz
Sensitivity: –51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV/Pa)
Impedance: 150 Ω
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Construction: Hardened steel mesh grille with shock-mounted cartridge
Applications: Vocals, guitar amps, acoustic guitar, snare, brass, saxophone
Weight: ~275 g (0.61 lbs)
Accessories Included: Stand adapter, zippered carrying pouch
Weight: 275 g (0.606 lbs)
Height: 160 mm (6.299 in)
Width: 38 mm (1.496 in)
Depth: 38 mm (1.496 in)
Transducer Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 16 kHz
Sensitivity: –51 dBV/Pa (2.80 mV/Pa)
Impedance: 150 Ω
Switchable Low Cut: No
Attenuation Pad: No
Interchangeable Capsule: No
Connector: 3-pin XLR
