Hello and welcome to The house of Chrome.

 You are looking at a rarer, high quality 1980's era Shure Brothers Beta 57 dynamic super cardioid microphone that doesn't come around too often and this one ain't too bad looking. I'm not sure the exact story behind this Beta 57 model but it was made for a short time during the 1980's and was a superior variant of the SM-57. The sound quality on these models are superb and excellent for singing and broadcasting as they were intended. It comes with a Shure A-25 mic clip, new black foam exterior pop filter and a Shure mic pouch in which to store everything. This Beta 57 model is set at low impedance and made in America. 

  I don't have a data sheet on the Beta 57 but it was widely used by many musical artists for recording and while performing live such as Axel Rose form Guns & Roses as seen in pic # 2.

 Pic # 3 shows the Judd's using the Beta 58's while performing live. The Beta series really was the top of the line for hand held mics.

 Pics # 4 & 5 shows the original period data sheet for this 1st gen mic with all the basic characteristics. You are more than welcome to make copies of these for yourself.

 These mics are so well made that properly stored...will last probably 100 years. It has an all metal construction with an elegant design that is both modern and classy. This was the competition to any E.V RE15 or RE10. The sound quality and build is on par easily.

 The Shure Beta 57 has a beautiful warm tone with just the right amount of bass. These mics are a uni-directional super cardioid pattern picking up only the sound that's directly in front of the screen cancelling out most background noise making it ideal for situations where audience or fellow band members might be a problem. It comes in the classic grey / blue paint scheme.

 This mic can be handheld or placed in a mic clip depending on the users needs.

 As you can see the original painted surface shows just lite wear in the form of scuff marks and scratches. It was well taken care of over the decades. The Shure label looks pretty good with just lite wear. The globe is free of any dents or odors. It's been cleaned and this mic has a new inner foam insert / pop filter in the front grill and it's in excellent condition. It helps greatly with acoustics and prevents the dreaded "pops" from breathing or windy conditions. Mic is 100% complete and solid. No loose parts. XLR pins have been cleaned as well. 

 I'd rate the true cosmetic condition of this mic a 7 + on a scale of 1 - 10. 

 I'm including a new Auray brand exterior black foam pop filter as well that fits perfectly and looks really nice with this mic. You can really lean into the Beta 57 and get the cleanest sound possible with the pop filter on. You don't have to use it but it's there for you if you like that cleaner sound. If you want slightly dirtier tone then simply take the exterior pop filter off.

 The clip is a Shure A25 model and it works perfectly for this Beta 58 with very lite cosmetic wear. The mic clip has a wide degree of tilt up and down and the clip grips the mic very well. It will screw on to any American desk or floor stand. 

 The Beta 58 takes a standard XLR cable to operate the mic which is not included. I did clean the XLR pins ensuring a perfect connection once a cable is attached.

                       Also included...

 A Shure Beta black vinyl mic pouch is included to store everything. It's in great cosmetic and working condition. The zipper works just fine as well.

 MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE..USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY...

           I do have several period stands for sale if you need one?

                   As with all my vintage microphones...

 I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The shipping will be on you as I believe that's fair but the purchase price would be refunded. Simply return in the same nice condition...period. Check my rating. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS are welcome as well. Buyer must pay within 24 hours or an unpaid case will be opened and item relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

  If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.