Compact drum microphone engineered for close miking of snare and toms..The Shure BETA®56A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.Tailored frequency response provides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality sound Built–in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off–axis sound Compact design reduces stage clutter Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse Neodymium magnet for high signal–to–noise ratio output.The Shure Beta 56A is a super cardioid pattern dynamic mic that features a wide mounting base capable of accommodating a large range of microphone stands. Even works with the LP Claw (443262 - see customer product box). Compact, pivoting design boasts an extremely uniform pickup pattern with high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. Built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. Perfect for miking tom-toms, percussion instruments, guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.The Shure Beta 56®A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. A built–in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom–toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.Featuring a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments, the Shure Beta 56A microphone offers an extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern that provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. A successor to the popular Beta 56, the 56A features a redesigned knob and tightening mechanism for more durability and a wider mounting base that can accommodate a larger range of mic stands.A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds. Why should you consider the Beta Series? Because for studio-quality control and performance in a live situation, these microphones are your best friends. The durable Beta 56 was specifically built to handle drums and instruments, with a compact, pivoting design that makes it a great choice for positioning in tight spots. It's die-cast case, hardened steel grille and integral locking stand adapter make the Beta 56 ideal for years of use.