Shure Beta 56A Snare/Tom Microphone

Overview

Snare and tom microphone for close miking. Equipped with shock mount for sound isolation, it features a dynamic locking stand adapter for simple set-up, a steel mesh grille for durability, and a neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio.

The Shure BETA®56A 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

Tech Specs

Brand	Shure
Model	Beta 56A
Series	BETA
Type	Dynamic
Polar Pattern	Supercardioid
Form Factor	End-Address/Small Diaphragm
Connector	3 Pin XLR
Weight	468 g
Sensitivity	-51.00 dBV/Pa–2.80 mV/Pa
Frequency Response	50 Hz–16 kHz
Impedance	150 Ω

What’s in the Box

• Beta 56A microphone
• 5/8” to 3/8” (Euro) Thread Adapter (95A2050)
• Storage Bag (26A21)

Manuals & Downloads

BETA 56A User Guide · BETA 56A Spec Sheet · BETA Brochure · Shure product page ↗