Shure Beta 57a Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today I review the Shure Beta 57a, a supercardioid version of the classic SM57. The main difference between this and the 57 is the polar pattern, and will do a better job at background noise rejection. There are also tonal differences, with a slightly more aggressive low cut, and less boosted treble and air frequencies. If you want the classic 57 sound with minor tonal differences and better noise rejection, this is an essential mic.

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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:30 - Disclaimer & Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality
01:34 - Specifications
01:50 - Polar Pattern Test
02:11 - Handling Noise Test
02:23 - Plosive Test
02:31 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:47 - Background Noise Test
02:56 - SM57 Comparison
03:18 - Music Test
04:14 - Pros & Cons
04:54 - Overall Thoughts
06:29 - Recommendation
07:10 - Outro

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