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Versatile Usage
Customers are highly satisfied with the versatility of the Shure BETA 56A microphone, praising its ability to handle a range of applications including vocal and instrumental use, such as mic'ing guitar amplifiers, drums, and other high volume sources. The microphone's robust build and affordability add to its appeal.
High Sound Quality
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the high sound quality of the Shure BETA 56A Supercardioid Swivel-Mount Dynamic Microphone. They praise its clear and crisp sound, suitable for both live and studio applications, and its ability to control volume through distance from the microphone. Some customers have noted that it may have a flatter high frequency response compared to other mics, but this is seen as a desirable trait for certain vocal and instrumental applications. A small group of customers have mentioned that they found the mic to be more sensitive and louder than their previous microphones, while others
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Quality
Great sound, solid quality, with carry pouch, mic stand adapter, velcro cable strip.
Perfect for a variety of applications, including mic'ing guitar amplifiers, snare drums or other high volume sources.
I paired this up with a gator frameworks microphone clip quick release stand attachment; (gfw-mic-qrtop),black.
I've tried all sorts of headworm microphones and they have all been total failures - way too "live" and breathy, and none of th... Read More
Price
A little pricey, but worth the price.
Competitiveness
This mic is identical to the beta 57a, but the 57a does not have the right angle body.
I used these mics back in the uk, and i've always wanted to replace my sm57's.
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- This product had a total of 120 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 22 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I used these mics back in the uk and ive always wanted to replace my sm57s
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I started out with a beta 58a and it does a great job but the length of the mic plus the cable means im constantly hitting hit with my sticks and having to play around it to get to my toms
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Ive tried all sorts of headworm microphones and they have all been total failures way too 34live34 and breathy and none of them will stay on your head while youre drumming
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had given up and gone back to the beta 58a and was miserable but less miserable than with the head mics
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
A few weeks ago i saw a drummer in a live performance on tv using what appeared to be a stubby mic with a rightangle bend in it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I went to my local music store and the pro audio guy said it sounded like a beta 56a 34instrument mic34
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I use a springarm mic holder mounted to my rack and with the lengthweight of the 58a the mic would bounce around and bash me in the teethlips but the 56a has less of a 34lever action34 being so compact and so the bounce has gone away
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Also i had to put the 34wrong34 angle on the 58a to keep the cord out of my way but with the 90 degree connector on the 56a i can get it right up where i need it
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