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Shure BETA 91A Half-Cardioid Condenser Kick-Drum Microphone (Includes Integrated Preamplifier and...

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Condenser Microphone

Customers are highly satisfied with the condenser microphone's performance for various applications including recording kick drums, grand pianos, and live sound. The mic's low end is praised as superior to other popular options and its versatility is noted.

Bass Drum Application

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the Shure BETA 91A Half-Cardioid Condenser Kick-Drum Microphone for its excellent sound quality and versatility, particularly when used for bass drums in live performances or recording. The microphone's ability to capture both the internal attack sound of the kick drum and the thump from the outside results in a full-bodied, defined kick sound that adds depth and dimension to the overall mix. Some users recommend using it with a hi-pass filter at around 150 Hz and pairing it with other microphones for

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Quality

Gonna be upgrading from the snowball mic for natural sound design [for electronic stuff i use synthesizers and samplers]basical... Read More

Very versatile mic that will give you great gain before feedback and solid low end performance!

If you want that big kick drum sound with unbelievable clarity this is the mic to get!

The very flat response and high spl capabilities make it very flexible (small high shelf on solo stuff, and very easy to eq int... Read More

Price

For the cost i couldn't pass it up.

Competitiveness

I haven't found a better-sounding mic in this price range and you don't have the hassle of using a mic stand and trying to get ... Read More

This mic has a very neutral response so you'll need to eq it more than other bass drum mics.

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great, inside, bass, beta and good.

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 207 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 27 2024.