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Beta 91A Kick Drum Microphone

Beta 91A Kick Drum Microphone

The Beta 91A is optimised for kick drums, as well as traditional low end applications including piano. It uses a half-cardioid condenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary boundary microphone with an integrated XLR preamplifier that is tailored for a strong low-end response. It has a two-position contour switch for optimised sound signature depending on application.

Best suited to:
Bass Drum

Also great for:
Piano, Choir & Orchestra

Condenser
Halfcardioid
RRP: £ 294.00
  • Uniform half-cardioid polar pattern for maximum gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound
  • Precision-engineered low-profile design features integrated preamplifier and XLR connector to maximize setup efficiency while minimizing stage clutter
  • Frequency response tailored for kick drum/low frequency applications with a wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
  • Two-position contour switch to maximize attack and clarity depending on application – select the flat response setting for natural sound in most applications or the “low-mid scoop” setting for a strong low frequency “punch” with plenty of higher frequency attack
  • Requires no external mounting

Beta 91A Applications

The primary use of the Beta 91A is kick drums. It can also be used for other low frequency applications including piano. 

Beta 91A Characteristics 

The Beta 91A is a half cardioid condenser boundary microphone. You can expect a strong low end response as it is specifically tailored for bass frequency applications, and superior attack and punch for studio quality sound even at extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). 

Additional Shure Kick Drum Microphones 

The Beta 52A is a super cardioid microphone and is also suited to kick drums. With the Beta 52A you can expect even more low end.

  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Halfcardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 kHz): 48,5 dBV/Pa / 3,8 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent Selfnoise:

    25,5 dB(A)

  • Sound Pressure:

    155 dB

  • Weight: 470 g
  • Frequency Repsonse Curve:
  • Frequency Response Curve Beta 91A
Replacement cartridge for Beta 91A and Beta 98A Microphone Models. CardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary, CondenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary
  • Storage bag (Part No: 95A2314)
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