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 |









