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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.
| 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) |
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Simply put..My favourite microphone for kick and talking drums.
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