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Shure BETA91A Kick Drum Microphone
- $384.40
($419.00 incl GST)
Kick drum microphone provides a strong low-end response and maximum gain-before-feedback due to its half-cardioid polar pattern. It features a two-position contour switch to maximize attack and clarity and a low-profile design.
Note: Phantom Power is required
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The Shure BETA®91A is designed for use with kick drums, as well as other traditional low-frequency applications including piano. Featuring an updated microphone capsule, integrated preamplifier, and XLR connection, Beta 91A offers a strong low-frequency response and is specifically tailored for bass frequency applications. The Beta 91A combines superior attack and punch for studio-quality sound, even at extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL).
FEATURES
- Uniform half-cardioid polar pattern for maximum gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound
- Precision-engineered low-profile design features integrated preamplifier and XLR connector to maximize setup efficiency while minimizing stage clutter
- Frequency response tailored for kick drum/low frequency applications with a wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
- Two-position contour switch to maximize attack and clarity depending on application: select the flat response setting for natural sound in most applications or the “low-mid scoop” setting for a strong low frequency “punch” with plenty of higher frequency attack
- Requires no external mounting or accessories for ease of use and storage
- Furnished with zipper pouch
What is the Beta 91A best suited to?
The primary use of the Beta 91A is kick drums. It can also be used for other low frequency applications including piano.
What are the characteristics of the Beta 91A?
The Beta 91A is a half cardioid condenser boundary microphone. You can expect a strong low end response as it is specifically tailored for bass frequency applications, and superior attack and punch for studio quality sound even at extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL).
Are there any other Shure Kick Drum microphones?
The Beta 52A is a super cardioid microphone and is also suited to kick drums. With the Beta 52A you can expect even more low end.
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Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
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Polar Pattern: Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)
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Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
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Output Impedance: @ 1 kHz 146 Ω
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Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical: –48.5 dBV/Pa[1] (3.8 mV)
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Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD[2]: 2500 Ω load 155 dB 1000 Ω load 151 dB
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]: 64.5 dB
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Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz: 2500 Ω load 125.5 dB 1000 Ω load 121.5 dB
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Clipping Level 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD: 2500 Ω load 12.5 dBV 1000 Ω load 7.5 dBV
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Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical: 29.5 dB SPL-A
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Common Mode Rejection 20 Hz to 200 kHz : ≥55 dB
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Frequency Contour Switch: 7 dB of attenuation centered at 400 kHz
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Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
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Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
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Power Requirements: 11–52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938), 5.4 mA
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Net Weight: 470 g (16.6 oz.)
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Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
- BETA91A Kick Drum Microphone
- Storage pouch
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