Shure Beta 87C Vocal Condenser Microphone
Shure Beta 87C Vocal Condenser Microphone
Vocal microphone delivers a tailored response for a warm, natural sound. It features a cardioid polar pattern for maximum isolation, minimal off-axis tone colouration, a 3-stage pop filter to minimise breath noise, and a break-resistant stand adapter.
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The Shure Beta 87C has consistently been a top choice of performers and audio technicians around the world due to its superb accuracy and detail, and rich vocal production, incorporating a cardioid polar pattern.
Developed in response to professional demands associated with the use of personal monitoring devices like the Shure PSM Series, Shure's new Beta 87C premium vocal microphone delivers studio-grade performance and a smooth, extended high-end frequency response in a cardioid condenser design.
The uniform cardioid polar pattern of the Beta 87C enables users to effectively reject ambient noise arriving at the rear of the microphone, an attribute that will be especially appealing to users of personal monitors and others who frequently experience undesirable sounds bleeding into their mixes.
What is the Beta 87C best suited to?
The Shure Beta 87C is a premium quality cardioid hand-held condenser vocal microphone with exceptionally smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability. It is ideal for a professional lead or backing vocalist either on stage, for live recording or in the studio. The cardioid polar pattern makes it ideal for use with in-ear monitoring.
How does the Beta 87C compare to the Beta 87A?
Both mics have the same sound characteristics. The difference is in the polar pattern, with the BETA87C using cardioid and the BETA87A using a supercardioid pattern.
- Smooth, wide frequency response with slight presence rise
- Uniform cardioid polar pattern for maximum isolation
- Minimal off-axis tone coloration
- Low-frequency roll-off compensates for proximity effect
- Three-stage pop filter minimizes breath pop and noise
- Break-resistant stand adapter
- Frequency response: 50 to 20,000 Hz
- (A25D) Swivel Stand Adapter and (26A13) Storage Bag included
| Transducer Type: | Condenser (electret bias) |
| Frequency Response: | 50 to 20,000 Hz |
| Polar Pattern: | Cardioid |
| Output Impedance: | Rated at 150 ohms (100 ohms actual ±20%) |
| Recommended minimum load impedance: | 800 ohms |
| Output Level At 1,000 Hz: | Open Circuit Voltage -51 dBV/Pa (2 mV) (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) |
| Output Clipping Level 1000 ohm Load at 1,000 Hz: | -6 dBV (0.5 V) |
| Maximum SPL: | 139 dB at 1,000 Hz (0.25% THD, 1000 ohm load) |
| Self-Noise: | 22 dB typical, A-weighted 24 dB typical, weighted per DIN 45 405 |
| Dynamic Range: | 117 dB (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level) |
| Hum Sensitivity: | -5 dB equivalent SPL, maximum, in a 1 mOe field (60 Hz) |
| Connector: | Three pin (XLR) professional audio |
| Polarity: | Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of the output connector |
| Case: | Aluminum Construction with painted Blue Metalic Finish, and hardened steel grille with nickel satin chrome plating |
| Dimensions: | 192 mm / 7 9/16 in. x 51 mm / 2 in. / handle 21 mm / 53/64 in. |
| Weight: | 207 grams (7.6 oz) |
| Power Requirements: | Phantom Supply Requirement 11 to 52 Vdc, positive at both pins 2 and 3 |
| Current Drain: | 1.0 to 1.2 mA |