Shure Beta 58A
The Shure Beta 58A is a rugged dynamic supercardioid microphone developed by Shure Incorporated specifically for live vocal performances.[1] The microphone won a TEC Award in 1996 for outstanding microphone technology.[2]
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.[3]
Development
[edit]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;[when defined as?] the revised design also removed the hum-bucking coil and added an output transformer.[4]
Comparisons
[edit]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."[5]
Though the shape and intended applications are similar, the Beta 58A has little in common with the earlier and popular SM58.[1] The Beta series uses a capsule and a transformer different from the SM series.
Performance
[edit]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.[6][1] It has two high frequency presence peaks, one at 4 kHz and another at 10 kHz.[1] The Beta 58A also features a supercardioid pick-up pattern for better sound rejection from the sides.[7]
Notable users
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- Alison Krauss & Union Station[8]
- Bono[9]
- Chuck Billy[10]
- David Bowie[11]
- Elton John[12]
- Empire of the Sun[13]
- Kid Kenobi[14]
- Matt & Kim[15]
- Myles Kennedy[16]
- Nine Inch Nails[17]
- Powderfinger[18]
- Richard Patrick[19]
- Sneaky Sound System[20]
- Susan Tedeschi[21]
- The Cat Empire[22]
- The Herd[23]
- The Killers[24]
- The Presets[25]
- The Who[26]
- Tricky[27]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d White, Paul (July 1996). "Shure Beta Series: Dynamic & Back-electret Microphones". Sound on Sound.
- ^ "1996 TEC Awards: Nominees and Winners". TEC Foundation. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ https://shure.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/441/kw/57%20and%2058%20Comparison [dead link]
- ^ https://shure.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/275/kw/humbucking%20coil%20beta[dead link]
- ^ Shure. "Beta 58 vs. Beta 58A - Beta 57 vs Beta 57A". Shure Microphones.
- ^ Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone
- ^ "BETA58A User Guide - Shure". www.shure.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Alison Krauss & Union Station in Nashville". Mic Check. Shure Artist Relations. September 19, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Declan Gaffney - U2 : 'No Line On The Horizon'". Paul Tingen. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ Barker, Greg (March 30, 2009). "Hell, Damnation and Vocal Technique – Chuck Billy of Testament". Voice Council Magazine.
- ^ Maffei, Tim (June 1, 2004). "Breathing Air into the Mix". Pro Sound News.
- ^ Moles, Steve (July–August 2006). "On Tour: Sir Elton" (PDF). Lighting & Sound: 59.
- ^ "Empire Of The Sun use the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Kid Kenobi uses the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Matt & Kim: Mad Chaos @ Metro Chicago". Mic Check. Shure Artist Relations. September 20, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Shure Microphones The Choice Of Latest Slash Tour". ProSoundWeb. November 17, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Landmark Productions: Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral". MusicTech. April 27, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Powderfinger uses the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Filter & Saliva Co-headlining Tour". Mic Check. Shure Artist Relations. June 2, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Sneaky Sound System use the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Tedeschi Trucks Band in Chicago". Mic Check. Shure Artist Relations. August 30, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "The Cat Empire use the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "The Herd use the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "The Killers Battle Born Tour". FOH Online. Front of House Magazine. January 13, 2013. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "The Presets use the following Shure Products". Shure endorsee. JANDS. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "Shure Microphones, Personal Monitor Systems For The Who At Super Bowl XLIV Hafltime Show". ProSoundWeb. February 9, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ Gelfand, Michael. "Who is Tricky?". Shadows&Light. Retrieved October 3, 2011. Originally published August 1998 in Musician magazine.