Beta 57A

Name: Shure Beta 57A
Brand: Shure
Rating: 87 (4 reviews)

Released Jul 1, 1996 · Analysis updated Feb 14, 2026

Dynamic microphone with supercardioid pattern for enhanced noise rejection and classic Shure 57 sound. The Shure Beta 57A scores 87/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Musicgearreview, Podcastage, Soundonsound, and Mfg Ziv Mybluehost.

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based on 4 expert reviews

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Pros

Classic shure sound(2)

Cons

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4 Expert Reviews

Independent publication

The Shure Beta 57A is a versatile, affordable microphone that excels on guitar cabs, snare drums, and even vocals, with improved clarity over the SM57.

Independent publication

The Shure Beta 57a is a supercardioid version of the classic SM57 with better noise rejection and minor tonal differences.

Independent publication07/1996

Independent publicationJul 1, 1996

A sensibly compact range that covers virtually all live applications and meets a number of studio requirements, especially in the areas of drum miking and instrument amplifier miking.

Independent publication12/2007

Independent publicationDec 7, 2007

The Shure Beta57a offers improved sound quality and features over the classic SM57, with a brighter high end and better handling noise rejection, making it a valuable addition to any microphone collec...