Shure Beta 58A
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The Shure Beta 58A is a rugged dynamic supercardioid microphone developed by Shure Incorporated specifically for live vocal performances
. The microphone won a TEC Award
in 1996 for outstanding microphone technology.
Shure's Beta series of microphones was introduced in 1989. The first Beta 58 had a hypercardioid pickup pattern. In 1996, Shure altered the Beta 58 to create the Beta 58A, the changes including a reinforced grille, reduced handling noise, and a more forgiving supercardioid pickup pattern with a smaller rear lobe, less prone to feedback in the presence of loud stage monitors
on the floor in front of the singer. As with any supercardioid pattern microphone, stage monitors should be placed between 30 and 60 degrees to one side of the microphone rather than directly on axis to its rear.
Though the shape and intended applications are similar, the Beta 58A has little in common with the earlier and popular Shure SM58. The Beta series uses a different capsule and transformer than the SM series. The Beta 58A has a frequency response extending from 50 to 16,000 Hz, with frequencies attenuated below 500 Hz to counter the proximity effect
. The Beta 58A has two high frequency presence peaks, one at 4 kHz and another at 10 kHz.
Vocal music
Vocal music is a genre of music performed by one or more singers, with or without instrumental accompaniment, in which singing provides the main focus of the piece. Music which employs singing but does not feature it prominently is generally considered instrumental music Vocal music is a genre of...
. The microphone won a TEC Award
TEC Awards
The TEC Awards is an annual program recognizing the achievements of audio professionals. The awards are given to honor technically innovative products as well as companies and individuals who have excelled in sound for television, film, recordings and concerts...
in 1996 for outstanding microphone technology.
Shure's Beta series of microphones was introduced in 1989. The first Beta 58 had a hypercardioid pickup pattern. In 1996, Shure altered the Beta 58 to create the Beta 58A, the changes including a reinforced grille, reduced handling noise, and a more forgiving supercardioid pickup pattern with a smaller rear lobe, less prone to feedback in the presence of loud stage monitors
Foldback (sound engineering)
Foldback is the use of rear-facing heavy-duty loudspeakers known as monitor speaker cabinets on stage during live music performances. The sound is amplified with power amplifiers or a public address system and the speakers are aimed at the on-stage performers rather than the audience...
on the floor in front of the singer. As with any supercardioid pattern microphone, stage monitors should be placed between 30 and 60 degrees to one side of the microphone rather than directly on axis to its rear.
Though the shape and intended applications are similar, the Beta 58A has little in common with the earlier and popular Shure SM58. The Beta series uses a different capsule and transformer than the SM series. The Beta 58A has a frequency response extending from 50 to 16,000 Hz, with frequencies attenuated below 500 Hz to counter the proximity effect
Proximity effect (audio)
The proximity effect in audio is an increase in bass or low frequency response when a sound source is close to a microphone.-Technical explanation:...
. The Beta 58A has two high frequency presence peaks, one at 4 kHz and another at 10 kHz.
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