When it comes to recording kick drum, percussion, piano, vibes, or other low-frequency sound sources, the Shure Beta 91A will be your go-to microphone. Able to capture the critical attack and punch of any such instrument, the Beta 91A half-cardioid boundary condenser mic offers the right specs to get the job done right, in a design that sits well and looks great on stage and off.

Shure's Beta 91A sports an updated microphone capsule with an integrated preamplifier and handy XLR connection, with a versatile frequency response specifically tailored for bass frequency applications. Even at high SPLs, the mic will deliver superior sound quality wherever you need it -- it handles a max SPL of 151 dB!

Low-End Punch

Get bassy! Designed to capture the strength and punch of kick drums and traditional low-frequency applications, the Beta 91A is a half-cardioid boundary condenser microphone, offering the most gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound possible. In other words, the mic captures anything right in front of it while rejecting sounds from all sides except the front. When you place the Beta 91A in front of your kick drum, the kick comes through loud and clear, without being muddied by other ambient sounds from the room.

Customize Your Sound to Suit the Application

Its frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz gives you a wide dynamic range to work with, even in high-SPL environments, while a convenient two-position Frequency Contour switch makes it easy to get… read more the perfect level of attack and clarity for the application at hand. Flip the switch to the Flat Response setting for a more natural sound, or kick it into the Low-Mid scoop setting to get a stronger punch with additional high-frequency attack.

Designed for Easy Setup

In a slim, low-profile design, the Shure Beta 91A sports an integrated preamp and XLR connector, so you can set it and forget it on stage or in the studio. No external mounting or accessories or required -- just plug it in and enjoy nothing but high-quality sound. When not in use, keep the mic in its included zippered pouch.

Features:

- Half-cardioid boundary electret condenser microphone
- Ideal for capturing kick drums and other low-frequency instruments
- Uniform half-cardioid polar pattern (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface) provides max gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Low-profile design minimizes stage clutter
- Integrated preamplifier and XLR connector for faster setup
- Frequency response tailored for kick-drum/low-frequency applications with a wide dynamic range for use in high-SPL environments
- 2-Position Frequency Contour Switch lets you customize your level of attack and clarity
- Flat Response setting offers a natural sound in most applications
- "Low-Mid scoop" setting provides a strong low-frequency "punch" with plenty of higher frequency attack
- Requires no external mounting or accessories
- For easy setup, it has a 3-pin, male, balanced XLR connector
- Ships with a zippered pouch for storage and transport

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