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  • Audio2dHandAudio2dHand

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 12/18/13 at 03:06
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    Static planned for singing, also works very well on instrument.

    OVERALL OPINION

    used for 6 years, ras.
    Therefore a more reliable KMS105 neuman (2 of 3 who dropped in 3 years, finished the 105 ...).

    Do not grip too much for a static, nice grain without exaggeration, fine.

    In short, a very good choice.
    A preference for buying new (like all static), not anywhere (beware of copies, very well made that sound alike but zero reliability)
  • berlberl

    My favorite vocal mic.

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 12/15/13 at 10:39
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    The Beta87 is a dedicated voice condenser microphone designed for the stage.
    This is an electret microphone with a good anti-pop protection and a high level of output.
    Like all static, it requires 48V phantom power.
    For a static, it is quite insensitive to feedback.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought my first pair in 2009 and I immediately appreciated the clarity it gives voice. As the spoken voice on the song, I think that removes a veil its over conventional dynamics. I singers "just before the console" as if there was not an intermediary ... that's great.
    No problems whistling or feedback.
    It can make excellent times to close with a beautiful grain on wind instruments in parti…
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    The Beta87 is a dedicated voice condenser microphone designed for the stage.
    This is an electret microphone with a good anti-pop protection and a high level of output.
    Like all static, it requires 48V phantom power.
    For a static, it is quite insensitive to feedback.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought my first pair in 2009 and I immediately appreciated the clarity it gives voice. As the spoken voice on the song, I think that removes a veil its over conventional dynamics. I singers "just before the console" as if there was not an intermediary ... that's great.
    No problems whistling or feedback.
    It can make excellent times to close with a beautiful grain on wind instruments in particular.
    In short, an excellent microphone.
    Like all static it does not like moisture ... made to dry your mics if you have many "drooling" inside, I use desiccant capsules to keep them in good condition. One of my Beta87 gave significantly less sound than the other, on the advice of an old friend I put bags of desiccant in the pouch: the week after he had found the same gain as the others.
    I currently have 6 in my case microphones, and they come primarily for voice!
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  • JimboSpinsJimboSpins

    Plenty of warmth

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 09/25/12 at 21:50
    The Shure Beta 87A has been one of my favorite microphones that I have purchased in the last year. It has a very smooth response and clear sound. It comes with a pouch to carry the microphone in, and when I bought it , it came with a microphone stand too. The Shure Beta 87 A is one of the microphones that you will need to hear your voice through it in order to tell if it is for you or not. I really liked the way it made my voice as well as our main vocalist voice sound rich and full. My tone is a little lower than normal, it really took the bottom end of my voice and made it sound rich without overdoing it and making it to thick and muddy. You can use the Shure Beta 87A in a live setting or…
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    The Shure Beta 87A has been one of my favorite microphones that I have purchased in the last year. It has a very smooth response and clear sound. It comes with a pouch to carry the microphone in, and when I bought it , it came with a microphone stand too. The Shure Beta 87 A is one of the microphones that you will need to hear your voice through it in order to tell if it is for you or not. I really liked the way it made my voice as well as our main vocalist voice sound rich and full. My tone is a little lower than normal, it really took the bottom end of my voice and made it sound rich without overdoing it and making it to thick and muddy. You can use the Shure Beta 87A in a live setting or in a recording environment and it will sound great either way. The microphone is so versatile and can be used with a guitar backing as well as your vocals. It is a very complete microphone that is at a very respectable price.


    OVERALL OPINION

    The shure Beta 87A has a three phase pop filter that will almost complete take away all of your breath and pop sounds. I have dealt with may Shure Microphones over the last 25 years and I have never had the satisfaction that I have had with the Beta 87 A. It has completely blown me away, its warm and smooth. The value of this microphone is great and the price is low. There is nothing to think about, you will love the way that this microphone will project your voice in both a live and recording session. I first heard this microphone used by some local young kids who make Christian music. After talking to them about what equipment they used I knew that I had to have my hands on this microphone.
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  • MGR/TimMGR/Tim

    Shure Beta 87A

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 12/27/04 at 15:00
    I bought this mic at Guitar Center for $185. This is significantly less than they were selling it for ($250), but they were willing to match the price that I had found. Which was a really good deal... I decided on the Beta 87A after very extensive research - a lot of internet time sending e-mails, doing searches, reading up; a lot of phone time speaking to pro's, calling for prices, and comparing. And the Beta 87A seemed to stand above all the others. So I went to Guitar Center, tried it out, compared it, and was sold...

    I like everything about this unit! The sound, in particular. This microphone is a condenser and in being such is supposedly more sensitive and fragile. But Shure d…
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    I bought this mic at Guitar Center for $185. This is significantly less than they were selling it for ($250), but they were willing to match the price that I had found. Which was a really good deal... I decided on the Beta 87A after very extensive research - a lot of internet time sending e-mails, doing searches, reading up; a lot of phone time speaking to pro's, calling for prices, and comparing. And the Beta 87A seemed to stand above all the others. So I went to Guitar Center, tried it out, compared it, and was sold...

    I like everything about this unit! The sound, in particular. This microphone is a condenser and in being such is supposedly more sensitive and fragile. But Shure dispels that theory with this mic. They have put a studio quality condenser microphone in a rugged, live performance package. Believe it or not, this "sensitive and fragile" microphone has survived the famed Shure Drop Test. This condenser mic is as rugged a mic as the old SM58's. It's crystal clear and so natural. My voice comes across so smoothly ans sounds so...real! Due to its supercardioid design and its significant gain before feedback, this mic has completely eliminated the age-old problem of feedback. It's just an amazing microphone and I love it!

    Believe it or not, I have tried to be critical about this microphone, but am at a serious loss for complaints! I can't find any faults in this mic! It is just completely satisfactory and I could not be happier. I would definitely buy one of these (since I did...).

    Rock-solid. Being a Shure, I expected that, but I was still surprised by the heft of this mic. Again, it's withstood the renowned Shure Drop Test and is as rugged as any other Shure product. I recently read in a forum about how a guy took his old SM58, ran it over with his truck, plugged it in, and sang. he said it worked same as before he ran it over. I would expect the same durability from the Beta 87A.

    Quite honestly and in my opinion, this is the very best live performance microphone that money can buy. It's a condenser, it's studio quality, it's a Shure. What more could you want. I love it. It really brings the best out in my voice and I know that it would not disappoint you either. If you're looking for top-notch quality that will outlast you, this is the mic! Go for it!

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

    A great value

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 04/08/12 at 00:31
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    Song

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a decade, I've tried a bunch (beyerdynamic, sennheiser, shure other models). This is the most accurate, clearest. It may be a little cooler than beyer, but I find the most pro. The only thing How annoying is that it requires a phantom power supply, so no use in the configs hyper roots (repeat on amp etc.). In real concert situation, it is the top, except maybe the static scene Neumann utlise by Ben Harper to be equivalent or slightly better (I have not tested).

    Anyway, watch live, you will see many artists with a beta 58 with sound or a plutott a beta 87 when there is a greater requirement in the precision and quality in singing.
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    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a decade, I've tried a bunch (beyerdynamic, sennheiser, shure other models). This is the most accurate, clearest. It may be a little cooler than beyer, but I find the most pro. The only thing How annoying is that it requires a phantom power supply, so no use in the configs hyper roots (repeat on amp etc.). In real concert situation, it is the top, except maybe the static scene Neumann utlise by Ben Harper to be equivalent or slightly better (I have not tested).

    Anyway, watch live, you will see many artists with a beta 58 with sound or a plutott a beta 87 when there is a greater requirement in the precision and quality in singing.
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  • StephsabStephsab

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 10/05/04 at 08:53
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    IDAL scne really for. Condenser microphone that gives the song live the quality of the voice studio.
    Works with power fantme.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Cal's been two years that I sing with the microphone. Before this one I had a sm58.
    Super Micro, the sound is both warm and yet still crystalline high notes stand out well. This reproduces the micro CHARACTERISTICS voice and do not change, such as the sm58 which adds bass. It is the trs long relaxation for the feedback, we can push it far enough.
    He normment dynamic, no need to yell into it all again. Even in the whispered voice is great. The resemblance is truly striking micro studio. I prfre even his competitors from home neumann wh…
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    IDAL scne really for. Condenser microphone that gives the song live the quality of the voice studio.
    Works with power fantme.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Cal's been two years that I sing with the microphone. Before this one I had a sm58.
    Super Micro, the sound is both warm and yet still crystalline high notes stand out well. This reproduces the micro CHARACTERISTICS voice and do not change, such as the sm58 which adds bass. It is the trs long relaxation for the feedback, we can push it far enough.
    He normment dynamic, no need to yell into it all again. Even in the whispered voice is great. The resemblance is truly striking micro studio. I prfre even his competitors from home neumann which is nevertheless twice as much.

    A must try, you will not.
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  • tHom'tHom'

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 01/16/08 at 01:59
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    Condenser microphone for voice.
    Rather late, great finish (steel grill soaked).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year.
    I also used an SM58 and a Beta 58 (very good).
    This microphone is on top. It was obviously not the quality of the Neumann KMS105 but we are in the high end.
    Very good sound, low feedback, big win, solid.
    As for value, I paid the price US, so I would say excellent.
    The price on French soil is unfortunately exorbitant.
  • phenix!phenix!

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 04/06/08 at 07:35
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    Condenser microphone
    Supercardioid

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for over a year.
    Aside from its appearance Aesthetics trsrussi the Beta87A has a good rev to rjection Feedback for static, dynamic equivalent of MODELS.

    This mic sounds dlivre prcis and quite equilibrated on all frquences, Fidler plutt voice or instrument, clear enough, but with a little velvet ct and the warm dmarque many of its competitors transistor and gives it a real personality even if it is less than a typical dynamic (SM58, BETA58 ....)
    I possde a microphone of this type of brand T-bone, the MBBeta78, which has a lower rjection to Larsen, who has a brighter sound (depending on the acoustic conditions mta…
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    Condenser microphone
    Supercardioid

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for over a year.
    Aside from its appearance Aesthetics trsrussi the Beta87A has a good rev to rjection Feedback for static, dynamic equivalent of MODELS.

    This mic sounds dlivre prcis and quite equilibrated on all frquences, Fidler plutt voice or instrument, clear enough, but with a little velvet ct and the warm dmarque many of its competitors transistor and gives it a real personality even if it is less than a typical dynamic (SM58, BETA58 ....)
    I possde a microphone of this type of brand T-bone, the MBBeta78, which has a lower rjection to Larsen, who has a brighter sound (depending on the acoustic conditions mtallique), which seems more transparent but in fact it has that little grain of velvety Beta87A.Mais its tariff does not intend the comparison either, even if it is excellent in its kind, and better default.
    Dernirement, I also had the opportunity to compare with its competitor Shure AKG, the C535EB, super micro aussi.C him 'silent during a concert in a good concert hall (mixer MIDAS Legend3000 ...). In seeking what would be best for micro sound to a flte, the Shure had all the faveurs.Bien AKG also seemed clearer and brighter, it's that little grain made the difference.
    I do not say that the Shure is better in all circumstances, but the comparison with yours AKG, and according to the source or the desired effect he may round up the day.

    Every voice microphone, but the gnralement Beta87A is versatile enough (as all static for me), especially as a tool can be truly enhanced with this microphone.

    In short, I put a 10 property MRIT but only by taking into account the fact that I bought in the United States less than 150 euros, including postage.
    In France and in Europe Manir gnrale, like all Shure products in my opinion, can get very expensive compare to other brands that offer cheaper products often equivalent, if is better in terms of quality.
    But less than 200 euros, it's all good as compared qualitprix!
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  • chouffechouffe

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 01/22/09 at 07:46
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    Supercardioid vocal stage microphone static. Therefore requires a 48V power but supports voltages from 11 to 52V!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I received it two days ago. I immediately did a test in my home studio. I recorded my voice on a tape instrumental. First with the SM58 and the Beta 87. Both have passed through the Mindprint TRIO.
    I first listened to the SM58. I have found the result quite good ... until I listen to the recording made with the beta 87 ... day and night!
    The sound is crystal clear and incredibly precise, crystalline highs and lows are very hot and very accurate at a time.

    The next day, so last night I took him to repeat. We play in a small room in a circle. We p…
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    Supercardioid vocal stage microphone static. Therefore requires a 48V power but supports voltages from 11 to 52V!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I received it two days ago. I immediately did a test in my home studio. I recorded my voice on a tape instrumental. First with the SM58 and the Beta 87. Both have passed through the Mindprint TRIO.
    I first listened to the SM58. I have found the result quite good ... until I listen to the recording made with the beta 87 ... day and night!
    The sound is crystal clear and incredibly precise, crystalline highs and lows are very hot and very accurate at a time.

    The next day, so last night I took him to repeat. We play in a small room in a circle. We play hard because the drummer taps very strong ... I have not had any problems Larsen. Impeccable sound quality, a very high fidelity.
    I actually find it easier to sing with the microphone because I really feel to hear "my voice" in return. I therefore feel like a much finer control of my voice, I can correct the detail.
    The downside, no false notes are missed. But to know what you want!

    This is my first microphone static scene. The difference with the dynamics that I had the opportunity to test (SM58, MD431) is enormous. It's not even bother to compare them.

    The price / quality ratio is excellent if you buy in the United States as I did. I do it again this choice 1000x!

    EDIT:
    I used it for the first time Saturday night live, the microphone is a real massacre!
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  • Simpson211Simpson211

    Very good versatile micro

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 08/01/11 at 01:10
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    It is a dynamic micro ncessite a 48V phantom power to operate. It is more of a sensitivity leve clbre the SM58 in the same brand for scne, but it is not a studio microphone is trs adapted the scne and trs robust. I used it in the studio it also allows you to take voice trs correct (note the directivity, however, be good at).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have over 10 years. What I like most, its sensitivity and robustness. I tried the Shure SM58 microphone and Beringher before, the Beta 87 clearly more expensive the silent era, but largely silent best. The report quality price at the time of purchase silent excellent. If it snaps, I repeat a well, unless it is no longer available ...
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    It is a dynamic micro ncessite a 48V phantom power to operate. It is more of a sensitivity leve clbre the SM58 in the same brand for scne, but it is not a studio microphone is trs adapted the scne and trs robust. I used it in the studio it also allows you to take voice trs correct (note the directivity, however, be good at).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have over 10 years. What I like most, its sensitivity and robustness. I tried the Shure SM58 microphone and Beringher before, the Beta 87 clearly more expensive the silent era, but largely silent best. The report quality price at the time of purchase silent excellent. If it snaps, I repeat a well, unless it is no longer available ...
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  • ecce48ecce48

    it's good

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 08/27/11 at 03:18
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    A condenser vocal microphone supercard .. Static use recommended but works very well in hand if the micro returns well placed

    OVERALL OPINION

    It is used for 6 months to replace a beta 58. Initially it was intended as static guitar but ended up in the hands of all the singer simply because it sticks better to the tone of voice. He had to get used a little condenser mic. The singer uses a distance between 10 and 15 cm from the mouth to what seems to work fine. less than 10 cm to the sounds of language and lips become audible. Beyond 15 cm when it is power. As I said quite usable but limited hand movement (not recommended for nervous singers)
    It's probably not as good as a KMS 105…
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    A condenser vocal microphone supercard .. Static use recommended but works very well in hand if the micro returns well placed

    OVERALL OPINION

    It is used for 6 months to replace a beta 58. Initially it was intended as static guitar but ended up in the hands of all the singer simply because it sticks better to the tone of voice. He had to get used a little condenser mic. The singer uses a distance between 10 and 15 cm from the mouth to what seems to work fine. less than 10 cm to the sounds of language and lips become audible. Beyond 15 cm when it is power. As I said quite usable but limited hand movement (not recommended for nervous singers)
    It's probably not as good as a KMS 105 (I never had the opportunity to try) but it works great and the sound is great, it's solid! value, it's cheaper than it is very good and Neuman
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  • Anonymous

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 07/21/11 at 12:57
    To me, Shure's Beta microphones, especially the companies condensers, like this microphone I am reviewing right now, have always stood in a strange place to me. Call me a quintessential slave to marketing, but I never even thought about the Beta handheld live condensers from Shure for more than the most transient of moments, but when someone actually shoved one into my hands, it took me a bit of time for the gears in my mind to click and remember that these exist.

    That sounds awful, but considering that we hear loads about the SM58 then loads about the KSM9 make all of these middle microphones a little odd to think about. At any rate:

    The Shure Beta 87A is a handheld electret condense…
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    To me, Shure's Beta microphones, especially the companies condensers, like this microphone I am reviewing right now, have always stood in a strange place to me. Call me a quintessential slave to marketing, but I never even thought about the Beta handheld live condensers from Shure for more than the most transient of moments, but when someone actually shoved one into my hands, it took me a bit of time for the gears in my mind to click and remember that these exist.

    That sounds awful, but considering that we hear loads about the SM58 then loads about the KSM9 make all of these middle microphones a little odd to think about. At any rate:

    The Shure Beta 87A is a handheld electret condenser microphone designed specifically for live vocals on a stage. The Beta 87A has a nicely chosen supercardioid pattern, so as to tighten up the pickup for "on axis" sound more than cardioid is truly capable of without causing some bizarre frequency artifacts. The 87A has a frequency response from 50Hz all the way to the 20,000 Hz that we all enjoy. It has an impressively high SPL of over 140 dB. In terms of specifications, I find that the self noise and signal to noise ratio numbers to be poor, however in live usage this should never be an issue. It is, however, important to note, because if you are looking for a microphone to use both on stage and in a studio, this is not the microphone.

    In use, I have found that the Beta 87A imparts a warm tone, especially when the proximity effect is worked strategically, while the microphone retains a very pleasant sizzle. It would probably work well for loud music, but for more intimate things, there seem to be few microphones that can bridge the gap in this application between the Beta 87A and the vaunted KMS 104/105 microphones from Neumann.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Shure Beta 87A is a fantastic live microphone that will flatter the voice in a very unique way. Give the microphone a shot before you commit, however, because there is a clearly apparent "won't work on everything" vibe the sound gives off. Make sure you listen to samples, and if possible, try them out!
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  • à Chaudà Chaud

    Studio sound on stage!

    Shure Beta 87APublished on 05/21/11 at 14:12
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    Condenser microphone singing on stage.
    One of the best microphones to date, only surpassed by Neumann KMS105 much more expensive.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I never liked the sound of the Shure SM58 and I soon passed Béta58 much better.
    But as soon as I heard the Béta57, I adopted him despite the higher price.

    Transparent, as if there were no intermediary between the singer's mouth and ears.
    No sound pest: no hiss, no pops, no handling noise, no breath.
    No feedback because of its hypercardioid, while being easy to use because you can sing pretty off its axis before it becomes as annoying.
    Very solid.
    Sound that does not change over time, as did the first song Sennheiser stati…
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    Condenser microphone singing on stage.
    One of the best microphones to date, only surpassed by Neumann KMS105 much more expensive.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I never liked the sound of the Shure SM58 and I soon passed Béta58 much better.
    But as soon as I heard the Béta57, I adopted him despite the higher price.

    Transparent, as if there were no intermediary between the singer's mouth and ears.
    No sound pest: no hiss, no pops, no handling noise, no breath.
    No feedback because of its hypercardioid, while being easy to use because you can sing pretty off its axis before it becomes as annoying.
    Very solid.
    Sound that does not change over time, as did the first song Sennheiser static.
    Short of perfection. Worth saving.
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