The Shure Beta 57A Dynamic Microphone is a precision-engineered dynamic microphone designed for professional live sound reinforcement and studio recording. A tight supercardioid pattern on the Beta 57A delivers high gain before feedback and maximum isolation from other sound sources, with minimum off-axis tone coloration. Shure Beta 57A Dynamic Microphone Features: Tailored frequency response provides drums, guitars, vocals, and horns with studio quality sound, Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound, Hardened steel mesh grille that facilitates use of proximity effect and resists wear and abuse, Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio output, Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration, Frequency response: 50 to 16,000 Hz. Shure Beta 57A Suggested Applications: Guitar Amp, Bass Amp, Acoustic Guitar, Brass and Saxophone, Snare Drums, Rack and Floor Toms, Congas, Woodwinds, and Lead Vocals.