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Dynamic Microphone from Shure belonging to the BETA series

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  • Anonymous

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 06/11/07 at 05:44
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    - What type of microphone? (Voice, sound, mixed ..)
    Used for overs battery, snare and saturated guitars

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    - How long have you use it?
    11 years
    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    Versatile, faithful, strong
    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
    No, this is my first micro part of my drum kit
    - How do you report qualitprix?
    Perfect
    - With the exprience, you do again this choice ...?
    Certainly, but we must not have 36 in its micro park ....
  • Bout'chouBout'chou

    A super micro to do everything!

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 08/24/13 at 14:38
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    It is a dynamic microphone, ie it does not need a 48-volt phantom power to operate. It is also a very versatile microphone that is suitable for all kinds of instruments and also the voice.
    It is rather heavy and very well built, and it seems almost indestructible! It is a pretty bluish gray to taste that will look great :-)

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for three months, but it's enough to appreciate its qualities! I love the sound of this mic on my voice like on my instruments. Often I prefer my AKG Elle C is, however, more expensive and is a condenser microphone considered better because of its better technology. But for once in my ears in any case, the difference in sound quality…
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    It is a dynamic microphone, ie it does not need a 48-volt phantom power to operate. It is also a very versatile microphone that is suitable for all kinds of instruments and also the voice.
    It is rather heavy and very well built, and it seems almost indestructible! It is a pretty bluish gray to taste that will look great :-)

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for three months, but it's enough to appreciate its qualities! I love the sound of this mic on my voice like on my instruments. Often I prefer my AKG Elle C is, however, more expensive and is a condenser microphone considered better because of its better technology. But for once in my ears in any case, the difference in sound quality is in my opinion more a matter of taste, and it is not always easy to discern the following uses.

    I really like this microphone, solid and practical, and finally super flexible and versatile.
    After I can not really comment on the quality / price ratio because it was given to me by a nice Audiofanzien and especially this is only my third micro! My first was a T bone, but that was not at all the same quality, which is cosmetic and even less noise! I still think it is a great price / quality ratio!
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  • MGR/TimMGR/Tim

    Shure Beta 57A

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 12/28/04 at 15:00
    I bought this mic from Guitar Center for $99.00 after very extensive research. I found this price on the internet and Guitar Center matched it. In fact, they were only able to match it down to $99.99 and had to take the extra $.99 off of the table stand I bought with it! That's how good a price I got it for. It was a good deal...

    Welp, quite honestly, I like everything about this product. I am very satisfied with it. This thing is built like a tank with classic Shure heft, so durability is absolutely no problem here. It sounds so clear and so natural too. I use it primarily to mic my 30 watt amp, but it has so many other applications as well. I know that my drummer plans on gettin…
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    I bought this mic from Guitar Center for $99.00 after very extensive research. I found this price on the internet and Guitar Center matched it. In fact, they were only able to match it down to $99.99 and had to take the extra $.99 off of the table stand I bought with it! That's how good a price I got it for. It was a good deal...

    Welp, quite honestly, I like everything about this product. I am very satisfied with it. This thing is built like a tank with classic Shure heft, so durability is absolutely no problem here. It sounds so clear and so natural too. I use it primarily to mic my 30 watt amp, but it has so many other applications as well. I know that my drummer plans on getting one for his snare and it is used to mic anything from vocals to harmonicas aside from these applications! Pretty cool...
    Also, I should mention that this mic has completely eliminated feedback as well. I was afraid this would be a problem, but it really isn't. I guess that this is due to this mic's supercardioid design and superior gain before feedback...
    Another thing is that I am able to get so many different sounds depending on how I place this mic in relation to my amp. At first, I had it -center and was met with a sharp aggressive sound. By moving it a mere 2.5" down to the left, however, I found that it was a much smoother, natural sound. It's fun... I love this mic!

    There's nothing that I dislike about this microphone. I have been unable to find any faults as of yet. I am very satisfied.

    Again, this is a Shure and built like a tank. I expect this mic to outlive me!

    I am very satisfied with this and would recommend it to anyone. In my opinion, this is the ultimate instrument mic and every musician should own one. Go for it!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • miramadarmiramadar

    Shure Beta 57A

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 09/07/04 at 15:00
    Bought this mic on Ebay for $100.00. I needed a better mic for instrument/vocal recording.

    The Beta 57A is a great sounding mic for both instrument and vocal applications. It offers plenty of gain and doesn't feedback easily. I've used it to record acoustic guitar, vocals and used it in live performance to mic fiddle, saxophone, harmonica and vocals. In all applications, it performed great.

    This particular mic is a little heavy on the mid-range. Some folks like that and for certain instruments it's really called for. I'm not a huge fan of strong mid-range, but I've been able to set the EQ to get a really sweet sound anyway.

    It's a Shure! Rock solid. Solid metal...heavy construc…
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    Bought this mic on Ebay for $100.00. I needed a better mic for instrument/vocal recording.

    The Beta 57A is a great sounding mic for both instrument and vocal applications. It offers plenty of gain and doesn't feedback easily. I've used it to record acoustic guitar, vocals and used it in live performance to mic fiddle, saxophone, harmonica and vocals. In all applications, it performed great.

    This particular mic is a little heavy on the mid-range. Some folks like that and for certain instruments it's really called for. I'm not a huge fan of strong mid-range, but I've been able to set the EQ to get a really sweet sound anyway.

    It's a Shure! Rock solid. Solid metal...heavy construction. And unlike the standard 57's, this mic has a metal grill for added ruggedness.

    Great mic for recording or live performance. A true asset to have in your mic lineup.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • chatonchaton

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 08/16/05 at 09:40
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    Here's the microphone that I prefer rock and roll ...
    beta 57 ... a good dynamic mic, the curve has improved compared to the SM57;
    I love to put on the top and bottom snare drum, guitar and bass amps and some vocals ... and frankly I love this medium high ... care not to abuse it because the problem of beta series (87, 58, 57, 56 ...) to fast shure means: its sounds a metal can!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use a lot live, it's really a micro ... even I love the look!
    report quality price is reasonable trs.
    When some source bothers me is taking ... I think beta 57 ... and here it sounds! good is not always as a. ..
    but am one of those mics a little mat.
    yes I love it.
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    Here's the microphone that I prefer rock and roll ...
    beta 57 ... a good dynamic mic, the curve has improved compared to the SM57;
    I love to put on the top and bottom snare drum, guitar and bass amps and some vocals ... and frankly I love this medium high ... care not to abuse it because the problem of beta series (87, 58, 57, 56 ...) to fast shure means: its sounds a metal can!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use a lot live, it's really a micro ... even I love the look!
    report quality price is reasonable trs.
    When some source bothers me is taking ... I think beta 57 ... and here it sounds! good is not always as a. ..
    but am one of those mics a little mat.
    yes I love it.
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  • docjameldocjamel

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 10/28/05 at 14:33
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    Used for both transplants amps electric guitar (good dynamic)
    percussions and other vocals, he wants to be very versatile and indispensable on stage and in studio.
    Not great for capturing acoustic guitar
    Frequency: 50Hz to 16,000 Hz

    OVERALL OPINION

    Good microphone

    Easily reject the feedback.
    very versatile, little brother of BETA58,
    worthy successor to the 57 beta,

    it is clear, you have to like the pate Shure
    but to finish what my children's!
  • BischopBischop

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 03/24/09 at 13:59
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    Micro dynamite

    It's the bomb

    OVERALL OPINION

    Hi, sondiers,

    Well, yes if I had to choose one from a microphone on an island dserte to add sound
    Nana Mouskouri Michel Portal and I know what I mean, I would take the Beta 57A and I mean the A, not THE FIRST version.
    You can do anything with, vocals, instrumentals, the bass drum through the flute and the Oud and the whole nine yards. All you need is a real Systm in faade and back.
    Go chao and thank you for the wonderful Mr Shure Swiss army knife.
  • Anonymous

    And the winner is:

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 07/18/11 at 08:08
    The Shure Beta 57A is a dynamic supercardioid microphone touted by Shure as the successor to the fantastically versatile SM57. It boasts an extended frequency response of 50-16,000 Hz.

    I wrote a review earlier about the Shure Beta 58A and said that it was not necessarily an improvement on Shure's own vaunted SM58. It just offered a different flavor to the magical original. That being said, the Shure Beta 57A gleans the same comparison to the also legendary Shure SM57. Touted, as an instrument microphone, the Shure SM57 performs majestically in that role. The Beta 57A is the same; it works wonderfully on instruments, but it gets a pronounced increase in the high frequency response, as its…
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    The Shure Beta 57A is a dynamic supercardioid microphone touted by Shure as the successor to the fantastically versatile SM57. It boasts an extended frequency response of 50-16,000 Hz.

    I wrote a review earlier about the Shure Beta 58A and said that it was not necessarily an improvement on Shure's own vaunted SM58. It just offered a different flavor to the magical original. That being said, the Shure Beta 57A gleans the same comparison to the also legendary Shure SM57. Touted, as an instrument microphone, the Shure SM57 performs majestically in that role. The Beta 57A is the same; it works wonderfully on instruments, but it gets a pronounced increase in the high frequency response, as its response is indeed extended.

    What makes the Beta 57A a more significant improvement over the old SM57 than the Beta 58A is over the SM58, is this: The SM58 and Beta 58A are both vocal microphones; they are capable of instrument work, but aren't ideal. However, knowing that the old SM57 is great on instruments, and also usable on vocals, Shure managed to create a microphone in the Beta 57A that not only continues to excel in its advertised function, but because of the extended response and altered frequency curve, also seems to, on vocals, blow not only the SM57, but also the SM58!, and at times the Beta 58A!!! absolutely Out Of The Water.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Now I've had a bizarre obsession with finding an instrument microphone that would kick butt on vocals, and the Shure Beta 57A has made that dream come true. I do not own them yet, but after trying them out, if I'm ever in the market for a live microphone, this is near the top of the list, just because I know that I would also be able to use it as a studio workhorse. This microphone blows, in my opinion, all of the other live dynamics out of the water, except at times, the Beta 58A.
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  • moosersmoosers

    Shure Beta 57APublished on 02/03/09 at 15:54
    The Shure Beta 57A is a dynamic microphone that can be used in both the recording studio and on the stage. I have primarily used it in the studio, as that is where I do most of my work, but have also used it and seen it used on stage. It is built very sturdy and definitley has a make up of live microphone. It is very similar to an SM57, but has a slightly different look to it and has a grill on top of the microphone, which makes it a better vocal microphone than the SM57 and the stronger enclosure makes it good candidate to be used in a live setting.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had my Shure Beta 57A for two years. I also have a Shure SM57 and I basically use these mics interchangeably. I …
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    The Shure Beta 57A is a dynamic microphone that can be used in both the recording studio and on the stage. I have primarily used it in the studio, as that is where I do most of my work, but have also used it and seen it used on stage. It is built very sturdy and definitley has a make up of live microphone. It is very similar to an SM57, but has a slightly different look to it and has a grill on top of the microphone, which makes it a better vocal microphone than the SM57 and the stronger enclosure makes it good candidate to be used in a live setting.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had my Shure Beta 57A for two years. I also have a Shure SM57 and I basically use these mics interchangeably. I use it primarily on top of the snare drum as the sturdy grill helps to prevent the mic getting damaged from any wailing drum sticks. I believe it has a very similar internal make up to SM57 and they sound pretty similar. The Beta 57A is a bit more expensive but is probably worth the investment if you are bringing the mic on the road or something like that. That being said, I'm not saying that the SM57 isn't a sturdy mic as well, but the Beta 57A seems to have a more secure casing to it. I have also used this microphone on a guitar amp and live vocals. It is an all around good sounding microphone and has a number of useful applications. Shure is a reliable company that has a great reputation for making great sounding, reasonably priced, well-built microphones, and the Beta 57A definitley fits the bill! While I would never advise anyone against buying an SM57, I would definitley suggest checking out both microphones and seeing what works best for what you are trying to achieve.
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