Shure Beta 58A Explained

The Shure Beta 58A is a rugged dynamic supercardioid microphone developed by Shure Incorporated specifically for live vocal performances. The microphone won a TEC Award in 1996 for outstanding microphone technology.[1]

Shure's Beta series of microphones was introduced in 1989. Originally the Beta 58 was available as the Beta 58C (chrome grill) or the Beta 58M (matte grill). The Beta 58C was eventually discontinued and the Beta 58M became just the Beta 58. The Beta 58 was then discontinued and replaced by the Beta 58A.[2]

Development

In 1996, Shure altered the Beta 58 to create the Beta 58A, with a completely new cartridge design, meant to mimic the old cartridge as far as polar pattern, output level, and frequency response, but with slightly different sound characteristics; the revised design also removed the hum-bucking coil and added an output transformer.[3]

Comparisons

Regarding the difference between the Beta 58 and Beta 58A, the manufacturer's website says, "The Beta 58A has a completely new cartridge in it. While the new cartridge is meant to mimic the old cartridge as far as polar pattern, output level, and frequency response goes, it is a different cartridge and will sound slightly different. Two major differences are that we removed the hum bucking coil on the new model and added an output transformer."[4]

Though the shape and intended applications are similar, the Beta 58A has little in common with the earlier and popular SM58. The Beta series uses a capsule and a transformer different from the SM series.

Performance

The Beta 58A has a frequency response extending from 50 to 16,000 Hz, with frequencies attenuated below 500 Hz to counter the proximity effect.[5] [6] The Beta 58A has two high frequency presence peaks, one at 4 kHz and another at 10 kHz.[6]

Notable users

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1996 TEC Awards: Nominees and Winners . TEC Foundation . October 3, 2011.
  2. https://shure.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/441/kw/57%20and%2058%20Comparison
  3. https://shure.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/275/kw/humbucking%20coil%20beta{{dead link|date=July 2021}}
  4. Web site: Shure . Beta 58 vs. Beta 58A - Beta 57 vs Beta 57A . Shure Microphones . shure-58-vs-58a.
  5. http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_Beta58A_content Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone
  6. White . Paul . Shure Beta Series: Dynamic & Back-electret Microphones . Sound on Sound . July 1996 .
  7. Web site: Alison Krauss & Union Station in Nashville . September 19, 2011 . Mic Check . Shure Artist Relations . October 3, 2011.
  8. Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Declan Gaffney - U2 : 'No Line On The Horizon' . Paul Tingen . March 3, 2017.
  9. Hell, Damnation and Vocal Technique – Chuck Billy of Testament . Voice Council Magazine . March 30, 2009 . Barker . Greg .
  10. Pro Sound News . Breathing Air into the Mix . Maffei . Tim . June 1, 2004.
  11. On Tour: Sir Elton . Lighting & Sound . 59 . Moles . Steve . July–August 2006.
  12. Web site: Empire Of The Sun use the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  13. Web site: Kid Kenobi uses the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  14. Web site: Matt & Kim: Mad Chaos @ Metro Chicago . September 20, 2010 . Mic Check . Shure Artist Relations . October 3, 2011.
  15. Web site: Shure Microphones The Choice Of Latest Slash Tour . November 17, 2010 . ProSoundWeb . October 3, 2011.
  16. Web site: Landmark Productions: Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral . April 27, 2015 . MusicTech . January 2, 2023.
  17. Web site: Powderfinger uses the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  18. Web site: Filter & Saliva Co-headlining Tour . June 2, 2011 . Mic Check . Shure Artist Relations . October 3, 2011.
  19. Web site: Sneaky Sound System use the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  20. Web site: Tedeschi Trucks Band in Chicago . August 30, 2011 . Mic Check . Shure Artist Relations . October 3, 2011.
  21. Web site: The Cat Empire use the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  22. Web site: The Herd use the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  23. Web site: The Killers Battle Born Tour . January 13, 2013 . FOH Online . Front of House Magazine . https://web.archive.org/web/20221113193042/https://fohonline.com/articles/production-profile/the-killers-battle-born-tour/ . November 13, 2022. 2022-11-13 .
  24. Web site: The Presets use the following Shure Products . Shure endorsee . JANDS . October 3, 2011.
  25. Web site: Shure Microphones, Personal Monitor Systems For The Who At Super Bowl XLIV Hafltime Show . February 9, 2010 . ProSoundWeb . October 3, 2011.
  26. Web site: Who is Tricky? . Shadows&Light . Gelfand . Michael . October 3, 2011. Originally published August 1998 in Musician magazine.

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