The SHURE BETA 87A is highly regarded as one of the best choices for vocal microphones. It is a convenient condenser microphone that features a clear supercardioid capsule with a unique "null point" at 125°. This design delivers precise and warm vocal sound. The microphone has a smooth frequency response that ensures maximum detail and authenticity in sound reproduction.
When using the SHURE BETA 87A for vocals, you can trust that your sound will be protected from interference and unwanted artifacts that can diminish audio quality, even with powerful vocals. Say goodbye to unpleasant feedback sounds with the SHURE BETA 87A.
This specific model comes with a three-layer pop filter that effectively eliminates breathing and pop noises during singing. Additionally, this microphone can handle higher sound pressure levels compared to similar devices. When a vocalist utilizes proximity effect, the microphone engages electronic low-frequency compensation to adjust the low frequencies accordingly.
The SHURE BETA 87A is built with a sturdy metal body that provides reliable protection against damage, while its microphone capsule is safeguarded by a durable steel mesh.
This microphone is suitable for various applications, including concert venues for vocals and backing vocals (including outdoor conditions during tours), recording studios, television studios, and radio studios.
Here are the key features of the SHURE BETA 87A:
- Type: condenser vocal microphone
- Polar pattern: supercardioid
- Frequency range: 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB (with a sound pressure level of 94 dB)
- Three-layer pop filter
- Sensitivity: -51 dBV/Pa
- Phantom power: ±11 V - ±52 V (with "+ " on pins 2 and 3); current consumption: 1 mA - 1.2 mA
- Connection: 3-pin XLR
- Output impedance: 150 Ohms
- Dynamic range with maximum sound pressure: 117 dB
- Minimum load impedance: 800 Ohms
- Maximum sound pressure: 139 dB (with load impedance of 1 kOhm and nonlinear distortion coefficient of 0.25%)
- Output signal overload: -6 dBV (0.5 V) (at 1 kHz and load impedance of 1 kOhm)
- Reverse polarity protection: up to 100 V
- Weight: 207 g
- Durable metal body, capsule protected by a steel mesh
The SHURE BETA 87A also includes an adjustable stand mount for convenience.