BETA58A Datasheet | Shure

Model BETA 58AR User Guide APPLICATION AND PLACEMENT The BETA 58A is designed for close-up vocals, and can be hand held or mounted on a stand. Some of the most mon applications and placement techniques are listed in the following table. Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste- there is no one “correct” microphone position. SUGGESTED MICROPHONE PLACEMENT Lips less than 15 cm (6 in.) away or touching the windscreen, on axis to microphone. 15 to 60 cm (6 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, just above nose height. 20 to 60 cm (8 in. to 2 ft.) away from mouth, slightly off to one side. 90 cm to 1.8 m (3 to 6 ft.) away. TONE QUALITY Robust sound, emphasized bass, maximum isolation from other sources. Natural sound, reduced bass. .. Natural sound, reduced bass and minimal ”s” sounds. Thinner, distant sound; noticeable levels of ambient noise. MODEL BETA 58AR SUPERCARDIOID DYNAMIC VOCAL MICROPHONE GENERAL The Shure BETA 58A is a high-output supercardioid dynamic vocal microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording. It maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range. This insures high gain before feedback, maximum isolation from other sound sources, and minimum off- axis tone coloration. The BETA 58A has a shaped frequency response that is ideal for close- up vocals. The superb performance of this microphone is not affected by rough handling because of its rugged construction, proven shock mount system, and hardened steel mesh grille. Typical applications for the BETA 58A include lead vocals, backup vocals and speech. Features : S Frequency response tailored for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass rolloff to control proximity effect S Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain before feedback and superior rejection of off- axis sound S Neodymium magnet for high signal- to- noise output S Hardened steel mesh grille that resists wear and abuse S Advanced...