With a supercardioid pickup pattern, a response tailored for kick and bass, and huge 174 dB SPL handling, this is a serious and seriously good-sounding mic.

Treat Your Live Shows to a Low-Frequency Boost
When you want to capture those punchy thumps and critical bass lines, turn to the Shure Beta 52A as your recording weapon of choice. Designed specifically for use on kick drums and other bass-heavy instruments, the dynamic Beta 52A microphone offers a low-end-loving frequency response, incredibly high 174 dB SPL handling, a modified supercardioid pickup pattern, and more. Take this hardy mic on tour for Shure-quality sound every time you perform.

Tailor-Made for Kick Drums and Bass
Your kick drums and bass instruments will thank you when you introduce Shure's Beta 52A to your setup. A frequency response of 20 Hz to 10 kHz allows the high-output dynamic microphone to convey the true punch and attack of kicks and bass instruments, while its supercardioid pattern ensures that you hear exactly what's placed in front of the mic, and nothing else. High gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted sound are just a couple of the highlights you'll get to know when you work with a supercardioid microphone like the Beta 52A.

Simple Live Sound Setup
With Shure's Beta 52A, setup happens in a matter of seconds. A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector makes installation a breeze, especially when placing the mic inside a kick drum or in another difficult to reach space. The mic performs as it should no matter what, thanks to a hardened steel mesh grille that protects sensitive internal circuitry from all the wear and tear that comes with touring and gigging.

Reliable Performance
The Beta 52A's innovative stand adapter keeps the microphone in place so that during a live show, you can play as aggressively as you want without having to worry about screwing up your tech's perfect positioning. The stand adapter works in concert with a pneumatic shock mount system to keep the mic fully functional even when it's subjected to sharp blows, vibrations, and other unwanted noises or assaults.

Features:
- Dynamic (moving coil) kick drum and bass microphone
- Frequency response of 20 Hz to 10 kHz shaped specifically for kick drums and bass instruments
- Built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with integral XLR connector for easy setup, especially inside a kick drum
- High 174 dB SPL handling for optimal performance in demanding situations
- Supercardioid pattern for high gain before feedback and superior rejection of unwanted noise
- Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse
- Advanced pneumatic shock mount system minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration
- Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio output
- Low sensitivity to varying load impedance
- 3-pin male XLR connector

Specifications:
- Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
- Frequency Response: 20 to 10,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis
- Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage: 64 dBV/Pa* (0.6 mV)
*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 ohms (45 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
- Phasing: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Maximum SPL: 174 dB at 1000 Hz (calculated)
- Connector: Threepin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Case: Silver blue enamel painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel grille
- Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter: Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees, with standard 5/8 in. -27 thread
- Net Weight: 605 grams (21.6 oz)
- Certification: Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
- Furnished Accessories: Storage Bag, 5/8 in. to 3/8 in. (Euro) Thread Adapter

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