Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum & Bass Instrument Microphone

The Shure Beta 52A is a professional dynamic microphone engineered specifically for capturing powerful low-frequency instruments. Trusted by drummers, sound engineers, and touring professionals worldwide, the Beta 52A delivers the deep punch and clarity needed for kick drums, bass cabinets, and other bass-heavy sources in both live and studio environments.

Designed by Shure, this microphone is optimized to reproduce powerful low-end frequencies while maintaining definition and control, even in extremely loud environments.

Powerful Low-End Performance

The Beta 52A features a tailored frequency response from 20Hz–10kHz, specially designed to emphasize the deep bass and attack of kick drums and bass instruments. Whether used on stage or in the studio, the microphone captures tight, punchy lows while preserving clarity and detail.

With the ability to handle sound pressure levels up to 174dB SPL, the Beta 52A performs effortlessly even in high-volume environments, ensuring distortion-free sound reproduction during powerful performances.

Supercardioid Pattern for Excellent Isolation

The supercardioid pickup pattern focuses directly on the sound source while rejecting unwanted noise from surrounding instruments. This makes the Beta 52A ideal for crowded stage setups where isolation and clarity are essential.

Built for Touring and Professional Use

Constructed with a rugged die-cast metal body and hardened steel grille, the Beta 52A is built to withstand the demands of touring, live performances, and frequent setup. The shock-mounted cartridge helps reduce mechanical noise and vibrations, ensuring clean and consistent audio capture.

An integrated locking stand adapter with 180° adjustment makes positioning quick and secure for optimal microphone placement on kick drums or bass cabinets.

Features

• Dynamic microphone optimized for kick drum and bass instruments
• Supercardioid polar pattern for focused sound and isolation
• Tailored low-frequency response (20Hz–10kHz) for powerful bass capture
• Handles extremely high SPL levels up to 174dB
• Shock-mounted cartridge minimizes handling noise
• Rugged die-cast metal construction for touring durability
• Integrated adjustable stand mount with locking mechanism

Ideal Applications

• Kick drum
• Bass guitar cabinets
• Floor toms
• Upright bass
• Low-frequency percussion and instruments

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 10kHz
• Output Level: -64 dBV/Pa (0.6 mV)
• Maximum SPL: 174 dB
• Impedance: 150 ohms
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Weight: 605 g (21.6 oz)

What's Included

• Shure Beta 52A Microphone
• Integrated adjustable stand adapter