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Shure Beta87A Supercardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone
Condenser
Capture Vocals with Studio-Grade PrecisionIntroducing the Shure BETA 87A, a supercardioid condenser microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and studio recording. Delivers a smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability. Frequency Response: Sm...
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Overview
Capture Vocals with Studio-Grade Precision
Introducing the Shure BETA 87A, a supercardioid condenser microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and studio recording. Delivers a smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability.
- Frequency Response: Smooth, with a gradual presence rise.
- Polar Pattern: Highly consistent supercardioid pattern for superior gain-before-feedback.
- Low-Frequency Roll-Off: Electronic roll-off compensates for proximity effect.
- Dynamic Range: Wide dynamic range (117 dB) with low distortion.
- RFI/Hum Susceptibility: Very low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic hum.
- Shock Mount: Advanced cartridge shock-mount system reduces handling noise.
- Pop Filter: Built-in pop filter reduces undesirable wind and breath sounds.
- Included Accessories: Comes with A25D mic clip and storage bag.
Key Features
BRING VOCALS TO THE FRONT: Add studio-grade clarity to the live mix. A smooth frequency response with a gradual presence rise captures bright, detailed vocals with the crisp definition needed to stand out on stage.
MORE VOCALS, LESS FEEDBACK: The highly consistent supercardioid polar pattern delivers superb gain-before-feedback and focused vocal pickup, helping reject unwanted sound when performing around stage monitors and loud environments.
CLEAR SOUND, UP CLOSE: Electronic low-frequency roll-off compensates for proximity effect, helping vocals stay balanced when singing close to the mic, while the built-in pop filter reduces unwanted wind and breath sounds.
PHANTOM POWER REQUIRED: The BETA 87A is a condenser microphone and requires phantom power to operate. Connect it to a compatible mixer, audio interface or other microphone input capable of supplying phantom power.
READY FOR DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES: A wide 117 dB dynamic range and low distortion capture expressive vocals with clarity, while the advanced cartridge shock-mount system absorbs mechanical shock and helps reduce handling noise.
Specifications
Microphone Type
Supercardioid Condenser Vocal
Frequency Response
Smooth with gradual presence rise
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Dynamic Range
117 dB
Noise Reduction
Electronic low-frequency roll-off, Advanced cartridge shock-mount, Built-in pop filter
Interference Protection
Low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic hum
Special Feature
Superior gain-before-feedback
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Shure Beta87A suitable for live vocals?
The Shure Beta87A is designed to capture brighter vocals with sparkling accuracy due to its smooth frequency response and gradual presence rise, and it offers superior gain-before-feedback with its consistent supercardioid polar pattern.
How does this microphone handle proximity effect?
The Beta87A features an electronic low-frequency roll-off specifically designed to compensate for the proximity effect, ensuring clearer sound quality when used close to the source.
What is the dynamic range of the Shure Beta87A?
This microphone boasts a wide dynamic range of 117 dB, coupled with low distortion characteristics, which helps in capturing a broad spectrum of vocal nuances with high fidelity.
Does the Beta87A help reduce handling noise during performances?
Yes, it incorporates an advanced cartridge shock-mount system that effectively absorbs mechanical shocks, significantly reducing handling noise and improving overall sound clarity.
Is external interference a concern with this microphone?
The Shure Beta87A has very low susceptibility to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and electromagnetic hum, which contributes to a cleaner signal in challenging environments.
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