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.

• 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

• Cartridge Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
• Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Output Impedance: 150 Ω
• Sensitivity (at 1kHz, open circuit voltage): −51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV) 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Weight Net: 0.468 lg (1.6 lbs)
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male