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Description

Elevate your live performance with the Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter, a staple for professional vocalists and audio engineers who demand reliability and clarity. This transmitter is engineered to withstand the pressures of live gigs, making it a trusted companion on any stage. With its supercardioid Beta58 mic capsule, this transmitter captures every nuance of your voice while minimizing feedback and ambient noise.

As part of the robust Shure UHF-R wireless system, the UR2/BETA58A boasts a staggering 2,400 selectable frequencies across a 60MHz bandwidth, ensuring exceptional signal clarity and minimal interference. Shure's renowned Audio Reference Companding technology further refines your sound, delivering a dynamic range that is both expansive and crystal clear.

Designed for practicality, the UR2/BETA58A transmitter offers up to 8 hours of continuous operation on just two AA batteries. Its intuitive controls include an LCD display for battery life and channel information, as well as a power/frequency lockout feature to prevent accidental adjustments during a performance.

Built with durability in mind, the transmitter's all-metal die-cast construction ensures it can handle the rigors of touring life, while its ergonomic design ensures comfort and ease of use. Whether you're playing to a packed stadium or an intimate venue, the Shure UR2/BETA58A delivers unfaltering performance.

Key Features:

  • Supercardioid Beta58 mic capsule for superior vocal clarity
  • Part of the Shure UHF-R wireless system with 2,400 selectable frequencies
  • Runs on two AA batteries, offering up to 8 hours of continuous use
  • Durable all-metal die-cast construction
  • Switchable RF power (10/50mW, region dependent)
  • Bit-mapped backlit LCD display for easy operation
  • Automatic transmitter setup and frequency lockout for seamless performance

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Features and functionality

  • The Shure UR2/BETA58A has a power lock feature designed to prevent accidental power-off during performances.

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Setup and maintenance

  • If the mic is power locked, holding a button while toggling the power switch can deactivate the lock.

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User experience

  • Some users initially resolve the power lock issue by removing batteries but find it doesn't address the underlying feature.

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See how Wale uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Wale

Rapper

All City Chess Club

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Microphone can be seen in image.

See how Tyga uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Tyga

Rapper

Young Money

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Verified via Getty Images

can see microphone in photo.

See how Kim Won Pil uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Kim Won Pil

Singer, Keyboardist

Day6

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Verified via YouTube

As you can see in this video, all DAY6 members are using Shure UR2 / BETA58A.

See how Miguel uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Miguel

Singer

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Verified via YouTube

Can be seen at 0:14.

See how Andy Cairns uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Andy Cairns

Singer, Guitarist

Therapy?

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Verified via YouTube

At the Wacken Open Air 2022, Andy Cairns of Therapy? is seen using the Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter during their performance of "Screamager," as captured by WackenTV on YouTube.

See how Kelly Clarkson uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Kelly Clarkson

Singer, Composer

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Verified via YouTube

The Shure UR2/BETA58A can be seen into the video

See how Normani Hamilton uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Normani Hamilton

Singer

Fifth Harmony

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Verified via Cosmopolitan

In a Cosmopolitan article titled “They Think We Have It All Together, When Really, We Don’t,” Normani Hamilton is featured holding a Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter during a live performance.

See how Jett Rebel uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Jett Rebel

Singer, Guitarist

Valerius

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Verified via YouTube

Jett Rebel consistently uses the Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter, featuring a BETA57A grill, during his performances. This can be seen in the video from Jettrebellives on YouTube, titled "Louise Jett Rebel."

See how Hobo Johnson uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Hobo Johnson

Singer, Guitarist

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The year is 2019, Frank Lopes Jr aka Hobo Johnson sings/slams in a backyard. 0:10 it sure is a Shure Beta58 A. Look, it's written on the label.

See how Jacob Sartorius uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Jacob Sartorius

Singer

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Verified via Just Jared Jr

Jacob Sartorius uses the Shure UR2/BETA58A in this photo in one of his concerts. Plus this mic is very good and sounds super professional

See how Ben Rector uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Ben Rector

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Google

In a live performance photo available through Google Search, Ben Rector is seen using the Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter.

See how Charlotte Wessels uses Shure UR2/BETA58A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Charlotte Wessels

Singer, Composer

Delain

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Verified via YouTube

In this YouTube video at 8:00 min Charlotte Wessels can be see using this microphone

It's her microphone for years (as she said in this video.)

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