Shure Beta 91A Kick Drum Condenser Microphone

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The Shure BETA 91A is a high-quality condenser microphone that’s particularly useful for recording low-frequency sources like kick drums, piano, and other bass frequency applications. Shure has created a low-profile mic that boasts a number of attractive features at an affordable price. This includes a two-position contour switch that maximizes attack and sound clarity depending on the source of the recording. In most situations, the “flat response” setting will deliver the most natural sound possible, or you can switch to a “low-mid scoop” setting for extra punch at low frequencies and higher attack for higher frequency sounds. Shure’s BETA 91A mic has a sleek, low-profile design that minimizes the device’s footprint, its own built-in integrated preamplifier and XLR connector, and requires no additional mounting or accessories to operate on site. This means the condenser cable professional-quality microphone can lay flat, close to the source of the sounds it receives, without the need for additional connections that clutter up a stage or studio space. It can easily be stored in its own zipper pouch to protect the mic when not in use. Shure has been a veteran provider of high-quality professional microphones for years, and the low-profile design of the BETA 91A condenser cable mic shows why they are a trusted leader in their industry. The microphone capsule has been updated from previous models to deliver the best studio-quality sounds. Also, the hardware has a half-cardioid polar pattern that rejects off-axis background sounds and allows for maximum gain before feedback, keeping the sound output sharp and less muddy overall. These are the types of features studio drummers in particular will find most useful. While most condenser cable microphones require using a pad to keep the attacks from peaking, it can be placed directly inside a kick drum to isolate the sound output when playing. In similar fashion, the Shure BETA 91A mic could be placed directly inside a grand piano to remain closest to the source of the original sounds. The frequency response of this professional microphone ranges from a super-low 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 64 dB and an impedance of 146 ohms. This solid response range with such a solid low end is ideal for kick drums that constantly require a superior attack and punch while playing, even at very high sound pressure levels (SPLs). The Shure BETA 91A condenser cable professional microphone is a drummer’s first choice in terms of quality, size, and performance at an affordable price, whether playing in the studio or live on stage. The mic’s flat, compact design gives musicians the freedom to mic their source anywhere they wish, without using a mic stand. This also means that, when used inside the drum, this mic delivers only the tone and resonance of the beats themselves, without “hearing” ring tones or the attack of the batter head. When used with other quality sound equipment, the BETA 91A will capture the truest, most well-defined sound possible in its range, and will easily become a go-to mic for drums and bass frequency sources.