All user reviews for the Shure Beta 87A

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!

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!

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 ...

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

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!

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.