Shure BETA27 Side-Address Supercardioid Instrument Condenser Microphone
Overview
The Shure BETA27 is a premium quality, studio-grade side-address condenser microphone, ideal for professional sound reinforcement and recording environments. It excels in delivering a flat frequency response and low self-noise, ensuring precision and clarity in demanding performance settings. Its supercardioid pattern is perfect for isolating sound sources, making it an excellent choice for capturing both instruments and vocals. This microphone is particularly effective when used with drums, amp cabinets, and other instruments, providing a unique combination of high-quality sound and isolation.
Features
- Side-Address, Supercardioid Condenser: Ideal for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording.
- Flat Frequency Response: Ensures precise audio capture.
- Low Self-Noise: Offers unerring performance in demanding environments.
- Switchable Low-Frequency Filter: Reduces background noise effectively.
- 3-Layer Internal Pop Filter: Minimizes pop and breath noise.
- Large Gold-Layered Diaphragm: Provides natural frequency response, suited for vocals and instruments.
- Excellent Isolation: Effectively minimizes off-axis noise and feedback.
Specifications
- Type: Condenser (externally biased)
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 160 Ω
- Sensitivity: −37 dBV/Pa (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage)
- Maximum SPL: 134 dB at 1000 Ω load (148 dB with Pad on); 140 dB at 2500 Ω load (154 dB with Pad on)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 85.5 dB (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)
- Self-Noise: 8.5 dBA
- Dynamic Range: 125.5 dB at 1000 Ω load; 131.5 dB at 2500 Ω load
- Switch Attenuator: -15 dB
- Connector: XLR, male
- Power Requirements: 48 Vdc phantom, 5.6 mA
- Weight: 428 g (15.1 oz.)
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