Beta 57A
ShureReleased 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, Soundonsound, Podcastage, and Mfg Ziv Mybluehost.
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Pros
- Classic shure sound(2)
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4 Publication Reviews
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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.
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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.
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The Shure Beta 57a is a supercardioid version of the classic SM57 with better noise rejection and minor tonal differences.
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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...
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