The Shure Beta 87A is a condenser microphone that provides clarity and detail to your vocal performance. Painstakingly crafted to bring a touch of studio magic on stage.
The 87A’s premium condenser capsule responds to every single detail, giving richness and depth that is missing in standard vocal microphones. It also has a gentle presence lift that imparts your voice with that all elusive top-end sparkle. This microphone is trusted by the most distinguished voices in music, from Thom Yorke to Elton John. It is perfect for truly expressive performers.
Shure insists on using die-cast metal alloys in the construction of the Beta 87A, making it profoundly resilient. So, you don’t have to compromise on quality when taking studio quality to the stage.
The Beta microphone responds to every frequency right up to 20kHz, preserving the crisp top end detail. It has a gentle boost around 9kHz, making you sound far more open and natural. With a little bump at 5kHz, your voice will sit distinctly in the mix. There is also a smooth low-frequency roll-off, which tames the proximity effect and adds polish to your voice without the need for EQ. Your vocals will sound refined but never thin. The Beta also boasts a wide dynamic range, able to capture all the idiosyncrasies in your voice without distorting or overloading the mic.
The Beta 87A and the 87C are virtually identical except for the pick-up pattern. The 87A has a supercardioid pick-up pattern, which provides improved voice isolation and rejection of feedback. It is the preferred choice for performers using stage monitors. On the other hand, the 87C has a cardioid pick-up pattern, which picks up sound from a wider area and captures pleasing room ambience. It is the preferred choice for performers using in-ear monitors.
Reviews rave about the Beta 87A, describing it as a fantastic choice for singers who crave pristine clarity and sparkling high end in their vocals. It is also praised for its ability to cut through the mix while retaining the condenser vibe.
In the box, you will find the Shure Beta 87A Vocal Microphone, a thread adapter, a break-resistant microphone clip, and a storage bag. The microphone features a premium condenser capsule, a frequency response shaped for articulate and clear sound, a low-frequency roll-off to refine boomy bass notes, and a wide dynamic range to capture both quiet and loud performances distortion-free. It also has a tight supercardioid polar pattern for superior feedback rejection, a built-in three-phase pop filter to tame breath and wind noise, and an advanced shock-mount system to eliminate handling noise. The microphone is dent resistant and has an enamel coated metal alloy that resists wear and tear.
Specifications for the Shure Beta 87A Vocal Microphone include a condenser transducer type, a supercardioid polar pattern, a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz, the requirement for phantom power, 3-pin XLR connectors, a sensitivity of -52.50 dBV/Pa – 2.37 mV/Pa, an equivalent self-noise of 23.5 dB(A), a dynamic range of 117 dB, a sound pressure of 140.5 dB, an impedance of 150 ohms, a weight of 207 g, and dimensions of 160 mm in height and 43 mm in width.
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