description Shure Beta 56A Overview
The Shure Beta 56A is a compact dynamic microphone made primarily for close miking drums and amplified instruments. Its supercardioid pickup pattern provides focused frontal sensitivity and rejects much of the sound arriving from the sides, which is useful on crowded stages. An integrated locking stand adapter allows the microphone to pivot and remain positioned in tight spaces around snare drums, toms, guitar amplifiers, and similar sources.
help Shure Beta 56A FAQ
Is the Shure Beta 56A better suited to snare or toms?
It works on both, but its compact body and integral swivel mount are especially convenient around rack and floor toms. Shure also markets the Beta 56A for snare drums and amplified instruments.
Does the Shure Beta 56A need phantom power?
No. The Beta 56A is a dynamic XLR microphone, so it does not require 48-volt phantom power.
How is the Beta 56A different from the Shure SM57?
The Beta 56A has a supercardioid pattern and a built-in locking stand adapter, while the SM57 uses a cardioid pattern and conventional clip. The Beta's tighter pattern can provide better separation on a crowded drum kit, but monitor and microphone placement become more important.
Can the Beta 56A handle loud drums without distorting?
Yes. Its dynamic capsule is designed for close placement on high-volume sources such as snares, toms and guitar amplifiers.
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