Shure Beta 52A

Shure Beta 52A Product Review Guide:

This microphone has been around since the early 1980s, when it was first introduced as a high-quality condenser mic that offered excellent sound quality at an affordable price point.

The Shure Beta 52a is ideal for capturing vocals, acoustic instruments and has also been widely used as an excellent option for recording kick drums.

Read our review and find out if the Shure Beta 52A is right for you or your studio.

Shure Beta 52a Product Summary:

The Shure Beta 52a studio microphone has excellent attack and power with a custom frequency response designed for kick drums and other low-end frequency instruments.

A high output dynamic studio microphone that produces studio-quality sound even at very high sound pressure levels.

The Beta 52a microphones frequency range contains a modified supercardioid pattern designed to reject unwanted sound, while ensuring high gain-before-feedback.

Its dynamic locking stand adapter and XLR connecters make it easy to set up, and quick to get perfect placement in difficult spots like a kick drum.

Sturdy stand adapters, and hardened steel mesh grille keep the microphone fixed in place and protected from sharp blows or strong vibrations.

Perfect for taking on tour or for use as a live microphone. You will want this as a go-to for whatever studio you have.

• Custom frequency response.
• Handles high sound pressure levels really well.
• Modified Supercardioid pattern to reject unwanted sound.
• Sturdy and able to handle touring or day-to-day studio use.

Why choose the Shure Beta 52a?

An excellent drum mic: When using this microphone, I discovered that it can provide as much bass output as anyone could want, as always, some adjustments to your equalizer settings may be required. This will help it not overpower the bass guitar. It works especially well with smaller kick drums, bringing them to life.

1. Off-axis sound rejection is improved, providing more sound isolation, which is typically required for live recordings.
2. Increased proximity effect – which might offer a pleasant boost to bass instruments' bottom sound.
   More tonal control with mic location - because supercardioid microphones' frequency response is more sensitive to tiny changes in position.
3. I definitely suggest this mic if you're looking for a sure thing that sounds fantastic both on stage and in the studio.

Shure Beta 52A Pros & Cons:

Pros:

1. A lower frequency response perfect for kick drums.
2. Reduces noise from the sides.
3. Mechanical vibrations and feedback are rejected.
4. Grille made of stainless steel.
5. The body is made of solid metal and has a silver-blue color.
6. Magnet made with high-gain neodymium.
7. SPL is somewhat higher than studio norms.
8. An innovative locking stand adaptor is included.
9. It includes a male-type XLR connection.

Cons:

1. Absorbs some sound from the back.
2. The frequency response is inconsistent.
3. Maybe prone to damage by humidity.

Shure Beta 52a Alternatives

• AKG D112
• Audix D6

Microphone FAQs

Does The Shure Beta 52a Need Phantom Power?

The Shure Beta 52a is a dynamic and does not need phantom power.

What polar pattern does a Shure Beta 52a have?

The Shure Beta 52a uses a Supercardioid polar pattern

Famous Artists & Musicians Who Use the Shure Beta 52a Microphone:

Josh Homme, Mac DeMarco, Josh Dun, Owl City, Andrew Huang, Will Champion, Nathan Followill, Elton John, Billy Gould, Chris Adler, Brann Dailor, Daniel Platzman, Boyinaband, Clive Deamer, Tomoya Kanki, Troy Wright, Robbie Chater, François Comtois, Kenny Aronoff, Raven Milligan, Ana Tijoux, Elvis P. Pham, Jordan Perlson, Stan Chik

Conclusion

The Shure Beta 52A is not the cheapest microphone on the market. In fact, you can get a set of five inexpensive drum mics with crappy mounting for half the price of this one, but it is well worth the money and is the greatest drum microphone in its price range.