
Shure BETA 91A Kick Drum Microphone
Shure BETA 91A Kick Drum Microphone, Half-Cardioid Pattern, Freq 20 - 20,000 Hz, XLR 3-Pin, 146 Ohms
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perfect for a Kick drum or piano'sThe Shure 91A Kick drum microphone features a two-position contour switch to maximize attack and clarity and a low-profile design and provides a strong low-end response and maximum gain-before-feedback due to its half-cardioid polar pattern
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What is the Beta 91A best suited to?The primary use of the Beta 91A is kick drums. It can also be used for other low frequency applications including piano. The Beta 91A features a new and updated microphone capsule. The new capsule will result in a more natural high frequency response.

What are the characteristics of the Beta 91A?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).
Quality That’s In The Details
Amazing Features
• Premier live performance microphone with Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
• Uniform half-cardioid polar pattern for maximum gain before feedback and rejection of off-axis sound
• Tailored frequency response for kick drums and bass-heavy instruments
• Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
• Two-position contour switch enhances attack and clarity
• Low profile design requires no external mounting hardware
• Steel grille and die-cast metal construction resist wear and abuse
The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Cartridge Type | Electret Condenser |
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Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz |
Polar Pattern | Half-cardioid |
Output Impedance | 146 Ohms |
Sensitivity | −48.5 dBV/Pa (3.8 mV) |
Maximum SPL | 155 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 64.5 dB |
Dynamic Range | 125.5 dB |
Clipping Level | 12.5 dBV |
Self Noise | 29.5 dB SPL-A |
Common Mode Rejection | ≥55 dB |
Connector | Three-pin XLR, |
Weight | 470 g |