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Shure BETA 87A Studio Grade Vocal Microphone with Built-in Pop Filter - Single Element Supercardioid Condenser Mic with A25D Mic Clip and Storage Bag, Ideal for Studio Recording and Live Performances

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About this item

  • Smooth frequency response with gradual presence rise
  • Highly consistent super cardioid polar pattern provides superior gain-before-feedback
  • Electronic low-frequency roll-off compensates for proximity effect
  • Wide dynamic range (117 dB) and low distortion characteristics
  • Very low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic hum


The Shure BETA 87A is a premium quality supercardioid hand-held electret condenser vocal microphone with exceptionally smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability. Used for professional sound reinforcement, broadcasting, and studio recording applications, the BETA 87A combines superb performance with the ruggedness needed for touring and field production. The BETA 87A features a controlled low-frequency roll-off that compensates for proximity effect and prevents the “boomy” sound often associated with close pick-up. The characteristic Shure presence rise brightens the upper midrange. The tight supercardioid pattern, with null points at approximately 125 degrees, provides maximum isolation from other vocalists or instruments while offering minimal off-axis coloration. The BETA 87A operates on phantom power.


Marco Antonio Pozos
Reviewed in Mexico on January 24, 2025
Es un micrófono muy bueno, capta muy bien, solo hay que tener cuidado con la ganancia para evitar feedback.
Fabiana Nascimento
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
The product arrived broken
Raymond Johnson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2024
Literally can't fault this mic. It is simply wonderful, well balanced, exceptional dynamic range and it's just so much fun singing into it. Comes with a holder and a nice 'leather' pouch. You'll soon find yourself never wanting another mic, ever.
Shemp
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
I love microphones and collect them. I am an older male with a sorta deep and dark voice and I sing cover music at bars and record originals at home. For years I used an Audix OM5 at clubs and have no problem with it. I started using a beta 58 and that was fine too. Nobody at a club knows the difference, except I do and it helps when things sit in a mix nicely. Recently I bought vocal mikes from EV, AKG, Audio Technica, Sennheiser and this unit. Today, I was using the Audio Technica e6100 working on new songs and then switched to the Beta 87a and the difference was very obvious….same exact signal chain and settings. For my voice, so far in my shootout the Beta 87 just sits right. I am going to continue switching between the mics: e6100, e945, ND86, and the audio Technica and will update this when I have lived with them a good bit.
Mojambo
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
I'd been using SM58s and some wireless EKG mics for 20 years or more and was perfectly happy with the sound quality ... UNTIL our sound engineer showed up at a gig with a Beta 87C and let me sing through it. First thing the next morning I was online ordering another for myself. The difference is nothing short of mind-boggling.While the SM58 is a great mic and kinda the industry standard, the 87C provides SO MUCH more clarity and definition. Even in a loud mix, my voice cuts through the clutter without being strident or sibilant-heavy. It's about as close to a studio sound as you're gonna get in a live performance.As other reviewers have noted, though, this mic is not for the faint of heart. If you're anything less than a stellar vocalist, your every little mistake is going to be out there on the table for everyone to hear. There is none of that warming and smoothing that happens with some other mics. This mic reproduces your voice with exacting clarity, both the good and the bad. If you are already a solid singer, this mic will allow the nuances of your performance to shine like gold.The only other potential downside is the mic's weight; it's very light compared with most stage mics I've used. Some folks may like that, but personally, I like a mic that's heavy enough to be used as a cudgel in the event an obnoxious drunk tries to get up on stage with us. (The SM58, swung on the end of a quality cord, is great for this purpose.)But in the end, sound quality must win out over self-defense. This mic is my new go-to!
fabrizio
Reviewed in Italy on March 2, 2023
Shure è una garanzia di robustezza, affidabilità e qualità. Il mio primo microfono Shure SM58 comprato 30 anni fa funziona ancora in modo impeccabile. Da circa 15 anni sono passato allo Shure Beta 87A in versione radiomicrofono. Ora per occasioni più easy no ho comprato anche uno con filo. Lo Shure SM58 è considerato uno fra i microfoni più versatili ed usati al mondo, lo Shure Beta 87A rappresenta una naturale evoluzione in fatto di qualità e prestazioni. Il confronto diretto evidenza nel SM58 una risposta, seppur sempre di ottima qualità e comunque di riferimento, un pò più grezza. Il Beta 87A al contrario risulta molto più raffinato su tutta la gamma di frequenze. Il Beta 87A è un microfono eccezionale, non perdona le imperfezioni che un SM58 riesce a camuffare. Per me il Beta 87A rappresenta un punto di arrivo dal quale con difficoltà si può tornare indietro. Sicuramente consigliato. Impeccabile come sempre il servizio Amazon che ha consegnato in un giorno, se potessi darei la sesta stella ogni volta che Amazon affida le consegne al proprio sistema di logistica, con loro mai un problema.
SYED AMIR ALI HYDER
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2022
The ultimate microphone for vocal .I love Shure microphone's.
Matthew Y. Suh
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
I play in a worship band, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, with multiple backup vocalists. I've been using Shure SM58 - the industry standard - for all the vocalists. I don't have a complaint with the SM58. However, as the lead vocalist, I wanted to try a better mic for myself.I was not disappointed. With the first song, it was noticeable that Shure Beta 87C somehow captured my voice better, fuller, more dynamic - it made me sound better. Most of all, I now feel more confident to let it loose ... Definitely worth it if you want to take it to the next level up ...
Tiger Prints
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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Ryan Johnson
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018
I sing in a contemporary Christian group at church. We have a pretty big PA and full band and tracks setup. I've always felt the Beta 58a our church uses are muddy, but always thought it was a PA thing. I finally bought a beta 87a for myself though and was blown away at how clear the sound was. Even through my in-ears I am finally really happy with the tone I am getting from this mic. Loud, soft, speaking... It's like hearing my own voice I guess is the best way to put it. For the price point I wasn't expecting such a major difference over the beta 58a, but it blows it out of the water.Having said that, I might be careful with this mic if your vocalists are, um, less than pro? This mic won't cover up any imperfections like the 58 will.
Jambosalta
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2017
I sent my friend an email recently regarding this mic, and I thought it sums it all up well, so I'll cut n' paste it right in (slightly edited):Just got an awesome new mic, the Shure Beta 87A. It's like a $400 dollar mic, and probably the best there is in the price bracket. I first heard some older singer songwriter guy use it at a live concert, and I was like holy crow the vocals sound amazing. When the guy was done, I went up to the stage and spied to see what mic it was, and made a note to get one someday. I'm always very slow to purchase new things 'cos I like to do my research. The Amazon reviews were very good, some of the only bad reviews were things like "it doesn't work at all" ...in which case someone would comment "did you enable the Phantom Power?" Duhhh. Haha.So I did some mic tests, it's pretty badass. These are the main reasons it's good~Light as a feather, yet seems durable enough~Very crisp good overall sound, nice EQ balance~High SPL rating (can take real blasts of noise and be fine)~Has a proximity effect counter/rolloff. This one is big for me. You know on some mics when you go close you get that crappy 'boomy' or 'muddy' sound? This balances that out, but you can still get good bass or close pick up if needed.~Not as feedback prone~Good boost to it, you can pick up sound easy without trying so hard~This is tailored for use as a vocal mic, but I imagine it would be nice for picking up acoustic guitar, percussion shakers, all sorts of other things...The more I think about it the more I hate sm57's/58's. They are one of the most popular mics ever, but gawd they suck compared to the Beta87. I feel like 90% of the bands I see live (especially low grade local bands) use sm57/58's and I always hear that facc-king sh**y muddy turd sound where I can barely hear what the singer is singing. It's like the instant 'unprofessional' sound to me. I found too when I jammed with one it was case of either be barely heard, or crank the sensitivity to the point that there were feedback issues and/or have to make out with the mic, but get the banal BS boom. That's not to say sm57's/58's are total garbage though. They are rugged as hell and cheap, and can be used professionally in good ways (like mic-ing some super loud amp cab). If it was just a raunchy punk band it probably wouldn't matter much about sound fidelity and dynamics etc. But vocally, I guess you get what you pay for. If you want a seriously good 'bang for your buck' vocal mic, go for it, I'm SHURE of it (sorry horrible pun).*SPECIAL NOTE: Beware of bootlegs! There are a lot of Shure bootlegs out there in the world, especially for the fancier mics. However, you should be safe getting from an authorized Shure retailer or otherwise trustworthy seller. Google the bootlegs and there are many sites (with pics even) to show you how to spot fakes!**SPECIAL NOTE II: The Beta 87A and 87C are identical, except the 'A' has a supercardioid sound field pattern, and the 'C' has cardioid. Long story short, the 87C is better for in-ear monitors, the 87A is usually better for stage monitors (yet can be used in the studio as well if need be, the sound will still be great but not quite as nice through a headset).
E. Welch
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013
The shipment took a month. A couple days over the deadline. Good packaging and content complete. I am trying it out today on performance so cannot comment but I have used my friends of the same make and hopefully the clean sound and warmth are the same.
philwinkle
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
I absolutely love everything about this mic. It has some heft to it, it looks nice, it feels nice to the touch; but best of all? It sounds amazing.The pickup pattern is Supercardioid which has a little more rear-pickup than you'd think; but sound quality alone trumps this small annoyance. The think that separates the 87A from the rest of the Shure handheld pack is that it is a condenser microphone - so don't use it on terribly loud sound sources. It works best for me on vocals that nice more hi-end definition.Overall, it earns every one of the five stars I gave it - and buying on Amazon saves you a ton of coin over the big box competitors!
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