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moosers
Published 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 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.
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.