The Shure BETA 56A is a compact supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for close miking drums, percussion, guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds. Its frequency response is specifically tailored for drums and instruments, delivering professional, studio-quality sound for both live performance and recording applications.
Featuring a highly uniform supercardioid pickup pattern, built-in dynamic locking stand adapter, advanced pneumatic shock mount, and rugged steel mesh grille, the BETA 56A provides excellent isolation and reliable performance in demanding stage and studio environments. Its compact design also makes it easy to position around drum kits and other areas where microphone space is limited.
Designed for Drums and Instruments
The Shure BETA 56A features a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and amplified instruments.
It is particularly well suited for close miking tom-toms and other percussion instruments, providing the attack, detail, and definition needed for professional live sound and recording.
Beyond drums, the BETA 56A is an excellent choice for guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds, making it a versatile addition to a professional microphone collection.
Uniform Supercardioid Pickup Pattern
The BETA 56A features an extremely uniform supercardioid polar pattern for high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted off-axis sound.
This focused pickup pattern is especially useful around drum kits and crowded stages, where microphones are often positioned close to cymbals, monitors, amplifiers, and other instruments.
The result is better isolation of the intended sound source and greater control over the overall mix.
Compact Design for Tight Spaces
The compact profile of the Shure BETA 56A makes it particularly useful in applications where microphone placement can be challenging.
Around a drum kit, its small size helps reduce stage clutter while allowing the microphone to be positioned close to toms and percussion without interfering with the performer.
The compact design is also useful when positioning the microphone close to guitar cabinets and other instruments where space is limited.
Built-In Locking Stand Adapter
A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies setup and provides flexible microphone positioning.
Once positioned, the locking system keeps the microphone securely in place—even in demanding drum applications where the microphone may be exposed to vibration or accidentally struck by a drumstick.
The integrated design eliminates the need for a conventional external microphone clip and helps create a cleaner installation.
Advanced Pneumatic Shock Mount
The BETA 56A incorporates an advanced pneumatic shock mount system designed to minimize the transmission of mechanical noise and vibration.
This is especially valuable when close miking drums, amplifiers, and other instruments where vibration can otherwise be transferred through the microphone stand.
Neodymium Magnet for High Output
A neodymium magnet provides high signal-to-noise ratio output, helping the BETA 56A produce a strong, clean signal for professional sound systems and recording equipment.
The microphone is also minimally affected by varying load impedance, helping provide consistent performance when connected to professional mixers, preamps, and other audio equipment.
Rugged Shure Construction
Designed for professional live sound and studio use, the Shure BETA 56A features a hardened steel mesh grille that resists the wear and abuse associated with frequent setup, transportation, and performance.
Combined with its secure locking mount and rugged microphone construction, the BETA 56A is built for reliable performance in demanding professional environments.
Shure BETA 56A Applications
The BETA 56A is well suited for professional instrument miking applications including:
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Tom-toms
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Percussion instruments
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Drum kits
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Guitar amplifiers
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Brass instruments
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Woodwinds
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Live sound reinforcement
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Studio recording
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Touring and stage applications
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Close instrument miking
Shure BETA 56A Key Features
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Professional dynamic instrument microphone
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Designed for drums and amplified instruments
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Frequency response tailored for drums and instruments
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Uniform supercardioid polar pattern
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High gain-before-feedback
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Excellent rejection of unwanted off-axis sound
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Compact design for easy placement in tight spaces
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Reduces microphone clutter around drum kits
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Built-in dynamic locking stand adapter
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Integral XLR connector
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Secure positioning even in demanding drum applications
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Advanced pneumatic shock mount system
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Minimizes mechanical noise and vibration
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Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio output
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Minimally affected by varying load impedance
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Hardened steel mesh grille
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Rugged construction for professional live and studio use
Why Buy from Audio Supply?
Audio Supply supplies professional microphones and audio equipment for live sound, recording, commercial, educational, and installed audio applications. Whether you need a Shure BETA 56A for toms, percussion, guitar amplifiers, or other instruments, our team can help you select the right equipment for your application.
Need help choosing the right microphone stand, cable, drum microphone, mixer, audio interface, or other Shure microphone? Contact Audio Supply for assistance selecting the right professional audio equipment.
