Excellent for acoustic and electric instruments as well as for vocals, the extremely versatile Beta 57A dynamic microphone provides optimal warmth and presence.The Beta 57A maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range. This insures high gain before feedback, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off-axis tone coloration. A completely new grille design lets you take better advantage of proximity effect. The Beta 57A is an exceptionally versatile microphone. Typical applications include drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds and vocals.
Specifications
Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage –51 dBV/Pa* (2.8 mV) *1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 (290 actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
Phasing: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Connector: Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case: Silver blue enamel–painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel mesh grille
Adjustable Stand Adapter: Slip–in, adjustable through 180°, with standard 5/8”-27 thread
Net Weight: 275 grams (9.6 oz)
Features
Tailored frequency response provides drums, guitars, vocals, and horns with studio quality sound
Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound
Hardened steel mesh grille that facilitates use of proximity effect and resists wear and abuse
Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio output
Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration