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BETA 52A - Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone for Bass Instruments
Mfr # BETA 52A• B&H SHBETA52A
Price: $ 189.00
Availability: In Stock
This Item Includes

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5/8" to 3/8" (Euro) Thread Adapter

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Storage Bag

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2 Year Warranty

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Product Information

The Shure BETA 52A is a dynamic supercardioid instrument microphone designed for capturing kick drum, acoustic bass, bass amplifiers and other instruments with similar frequency response and sonic character. The BETA 52A features a contoured frequency response, customized for capturing signal registering at low frequencies. The microphone accurately captures the attacks that contribute to the "punch" of the signal. The super-cardioid polar pattern insures the highest possible gain before feedback while minimizing noise at the off-axis sections of the microphone. A built-in locking stand adapter with XLR input simplifies installation when placing inside of a kick drum and it's steel mesh grill protects the element form damage.

Features

• Tailored Frequency Response

The low frequency response make it more than suitable for bass drum, acoustic and electric bass capturing.

• Supercardioid Polar Pattern

The supercardioid polar pattern delivers the highest possible signal before feedback while minimizing noise at the off axis sections of the microphone.

• Neodymium Magnet

The Neodymium magnet delivers higher gain levels than that of standard element magnets.

Specifications
Transducer
Dynamic (moving coil)
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Response
20Hz to 10kHz
Maximum Input Sound Level
not specified by manufacturer
Power Requirements
dynamic microphone, no power required
Output Impedance
Rated Impedance is 150 Ohms (45 Ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
Output Connectors
3-pin Male XLR
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
174 dB at 1000 Hz (calculated)
Dimensions
3.750 x 6.406 x 3.750" (95.25 x 162.72 x 95.25mm) LxHxW
Weight
605 grams (21.6 oz)