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Shure Beta 87A Condenser Vocal Microphone

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13 Artists Use This
Thom Yorke

In this photo, Thom can be seen using Shure Beta 87A microphone.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic

Weird Al uses an older version of the Beta87A supercardioid condenser mic in this performance in San Rafael, CA.
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Paul Weller

Paul Weller - Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City Using a Shure Beta 87A vocal mic
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Maynard James Keenan

On different videos and threads you see the mic. He uses it with APC on large venues (with a radio system).
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Phil Collins

Screenshot from "Finally" DVD
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Ben Howard

Ben can be seen in this image singing through a Shure 87A condenser microphone.
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Jónsi

Seen live at Bristol Summer Series
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Elvis Costello

David Letterman Late Show Minute 29:38 Both Elvis and Debra Harry are using Shure Beta 87A mics.
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Paddy McAloon

Playing a festival using a Shure SM87A condensor mic
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Dean Velvet Run

Here you see a live performance in Holland where he uses the shure beta 87a, he uses this mic almost at every gig.
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Jason Whitehorn

Jason Uses Beta 87 mics during live performance
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Tracey Thorn

Tracey Thorn 'Oh, The Divorces!' (Live At Home Version) using a Beta 87A
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Positive Mental Trip

Luke Weiler of Positive Mental Trip is known to use the Shure Beta 87A as well as the Blue Baby Bottle on vocals when recording at Loud and Conscious Studios in Woodstock NY. “I was really blown away by the Shure Beta 87A being such a high quality condensor that you could use live but also if the producer knows how to EQ the mic it can actually be a solid studio sound as well. To me sometimes in the studio it feels good to hold a mic and sing into it rather than having to sing into a pop filter held on a stand with a shockmount and all. I was blown away by the Beta 87A sounding as good as mics you can’t hold in your hand and that cost 2 to 3 times as much and can’t be used live.”
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The Shure BETA®87A is a premium quality supercardioid hand-held electret condenser vocal microphone with exceptionally smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability. Used for professional sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and studio recording applications, the Beta 87A combines superb performance with the ruggedness needed for touring and field production.

The Beta 87A features a controlled low-frequency roll-off that compensates for proximity effect and prevents the “boomy” sound often associated with close pick-up. The characteristic Shure presence rise brightens the upper midrange. The tight supercardioid pattern, with null points at approximately 125 degrees, provides maximum isolation from other vocalists or instruments while offering minimal off-axis coloration. The Beta 87A operates on phantom power.

Features * Smooth frequency response with gradual presence rise * Highly consistent supercardioid polar pattern provides superior gain-before-feedback * Electronic low-frequency roll-off compensates for proximity effect * Wide dynamic range (117 dB) and low distortion characteristics * Very low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic hum * Advanced cartridge shock-mount system absorbs mechanical shocks and reduces handling noise * Built-in pop filter reduces undesirable wind and breath sounds * Legendary Shure quality and reliability

2 Reviews

bendeguz_rendes

121

Not just on stage

Mosty im using it for record vocals but works well with acoustic guitar For me its like an sm58 combinet with an expensive condenser mic. In the world of listening music in phone you don't need better than this!

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jeffersonweber

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SHURE BETA 87A

Best VocalMic for my voice I've found. Very Full Sound. Compliments my baritone vocals.

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over 3 years ago
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