Shure BETA 56A Close Drum Mic for Snare and Drum with Shock Mount

SKU: BETA 56A

£176.00 inc VAT
£146.67 ex VAT

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Shure BETA 56A Close Drum Mic for Snare and Drum with Shock Mount
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About this Product

The Shure BETA 56A is a supercardioid dynamic drum and instrument microphone with the stand adapter and pneumatic shock mount built into the body, clamp it, angle it through 180 degrees, and it stays put when the drummer hits it. A neodymium element gives it the hot output and shaped 50Hz-16kHz response that made it a snare and tom standard.

Features
Supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback
Integrated 180° locking stand adapter, no clip to lose
Built-in pneumatic shock mount
Neodymium element for high output
Dent-resistant hardened steel grille
Supplied with thread adapter and zip bag
NoteMounts via its integral stand adapter, a drum-rim clamp is not included; add one separately if you rig on hoop clamps.
Specifications
Type Dynamic instrument microphone
SKU BETA 56A
Polar pattern Supercardioid
Frequency response 50Hz-16kHz
Sensitivity -51 dBV/Pa (2.8mV)
Output impedance 290Ω
Connector 3-pin XLR, balanced
Weight 0.468kg
Included 5/8″-3/8″ thread adapter, carry bag

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More Information

  • Premier live performance microphone with Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
  • Uniform supercardioid pick-up pattern for maximum gain before feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound
  • Tailored frequency response specifically shaped for drums, amplified instruments and horns
  • Neodymium magnet for greater sensitivity and higher output
  • Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
  • Dent-resistant, steel mesh grille and enamel coated die-cast metal construction resist wear and abuse
  • Built-in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility
  • Compact design reduces stage clutter

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