Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone

Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone

The Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone is a professional dynamic microphone engineered specifically for capturing kick drums, bass amplifiers, and other low-frequency instruments. Its tailored frequency response delivers powerful low-end punch with defined attack, while the supercardioid polar pattern provides strong isolation from surrounding sound sources for both live and studio applications.

Key Features

• Designed for Kick Drums & Bass Instruments: The frequency response is specifically shaped to capture deep low frequencies, strong attack, and clear bass definition.
• Dynamic Moving-Coil Design: Provides reliable performance without requiring phantom power.
• Supercardioid Polar Pattern: Offers high gain before feedback with excellent rejection of unwanted off-axis sound.
• 20 Hz–10 kHz Frequency Response: Captures deep bass frequencies while maintaining definition and presence.
• High SPL Handling: Handles sound pressure levels up to 174 dB SPL, making it suitable for powerful kick drums and bass amplifiers.
• Neodymium Magnet: Provides high output and a strong signal-to-noise ratio.
• Pneumatic Shock Mount: Helps minimise mechanical noise and vibration from drums, stands, and stage movement.
• Integrated Locking Stand Adapter: Keeps the microphone securely positioned even under strong vibration and impact.
• Integrated XLR Connector: Simplifies mounting and cable connection, particularly when positioning the microphone inside a kick drum.
• Hardened Steel Mesh Grille: Protects the microphone capsule from impact and regular touring use.
• Die-Cast Metal Construction: Provides rugged durability for professional stage and studio environments.
• Low-Frequency Proximity Effect: Close positioning can provide additional bass response for a fuller and more powerful sound.

Specifications

Why Choose the Shure BETA 52A?

• Powerful Low-End Response: The tailored frequency response captures the weight and punch of kick drums and bass instruments.
• Excellent Sound Isolation: The supercardioid pattern helps minimise bleed from nearby drums, amplifiers, and stage monitors.
• Handles Extremely High SPL: Its dynamic design can capture loud kick drums and bass cabinets without compromising performance.
• Reduced Mechanical Noise: The pneumatic shock mounting system helps minimise vibration and stand noise.
• Secure Drum Placement: The integrated locking stand adapter keeps the microphone positioned even in high-vibration environments.
• Built for Professional Use: Rugged metal construction and a hardened grille support demanding studio, touring, and live-performance applications.

A Professional Microphone for Powerful Low Frequencies

The Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone combines deep low-frequency response, high SPL handling, strong off-axis rejection, rugged construction, and convenient integrated mounting. It is suitable for kick drums, bass amplifiers, acoustic bass instruments, recording studios, live stages, rehearsal rooms, and professional sound-reinforcement systems.