Shure Beta 52A

With the Shure BETA 52A, you get into the deep low end effortlessly. This microphone is designed specifically for amplifying bass, from kick drums to bass guitars. Where other microphones let the low end sink in, the BETA 52A instead provides a tight, present bass response.

With a frequency range of 20 Hz to 10 kHz and a maximum sound pressure of 174 dB SPL, this microphone knows how to take even the loudest hits without a problem. The supercardioid directional characteristic provides excellent isolation from other sounds, which is ideal both on stage and in the studio. In addition, the robust housing withstands intensive use on the road. For tight, clear and powerful bass, the Shure BETA 52A is an excellent choice!

Ideal kick drum microphone for the stage
The Shure BETA 52A is made for heavy-duty work on stage. Thanks to the supercardioid directional pattern, interfering ambient noise is limited and feedback is greatly reduced. The frequency response is tuned for low frequencies: from 20 Hz to 10 kHz. A subtle presence peak around 4 kHz ensures that kick drums and electric bass come through well in the mix without sounding muddy or woolly.

Perfect for the studio
Also in the studio, the Shure BETA 52A performs excellently at low frequencies. Thanks to its supercardioid directional pattern, you benefit from an amplified proximity effect: the closer you place the microphone to the sound source, the more powerful and fuller the low end becomes. This allows you to fine-tune the sound to the recording. Whether you want to capture a deep, thumping kick drum or a tight bass line, the BETA 52A puts you in precise control of the low end. A reliable studio partner for any producer or engineer serious about bass sound.

Reliable and rugged
As you would expect from Shure, the BETA 52A is built for the real thing. Its sturdy metal casing is built to last for years, even with heavy use on tour. From gig to gig, you can rely on this microphone - it keeps performing, night after night. The solid construction makes it resistant to bumps, drops and rough conditions on stage. In short, the BETA 52A is a reliable choice for musicians and engineers who don't want to compromise when it comes to durability.

Shure BETA 52A features:

• perfect for kick drum and other low-frequency sources
• handles sound pressure up to 174 dB SPL, even with extremely loud sources
• presence boost around 4 kHz for extra definition of transients such as a beat on the kick drum
• strong proximity effect for variation in timbre
• supercardioid directional characteristic for excellent ambient noise isolation
• hardened steel housing, suitable for intensive use on the road
• pneumatic shockmount system reduces mechanical noise and vibration
• neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio
• Shure quality and reliability
• frequency range: 20 to 10,000 Hz
• impedance: 45 ohms
• sensitivity: -64 dBV/Pa
• weight: 0.605 kg