Shure Beta 87a

Essential Information About the Shure Beta 87A Vocal Microphone

• Condenser capsule offering a smooth and optimized response, with studio-quality warmth and precision.


• Supercardioid polar pattern for exemplary isolation and excellent gain before feedback.


• Robust "stage beast" design inherited from the Shure Beta series, featuring a pneumatic shock mount system.


• Ideal for demanding lead vocals and backing vocals, whether in concerts, rehearsals, or worship settings.

A Modern Classic from the Beta Series

A true flagship for live concerts, the Shure Beta series embodies the brand's highest technology: cutting-edge design, unmatched performance, and tour-grade reliability. The Beta 87A continues this legacy by delivering studio-quality fidelity and an immediately recognizable vocal presence on stage, with minimal off-axis coloration and optimal isolation.

Who Is It For and What Settings?

The Beta 87A is aimed at lead singers, backing vocalists, and sound engineers seeking precise articulation, controlled dynamics, and excellent rejection of ambient sounds. Its supercardioid polar pattern excels on busy stages, with powerful monitors and acoustically challenging environments.

What You Will Hear with the Beta 87A

Its tone is refined and natural, with an elegant presence that puts the voice front and center without harshness. Its high sensitivity captures the finest nuances while handling high sound pressure levels. The pneumatic shock mount effectively limits handling noise, and phantom power provides comfortable dynamic range and low self-noise.

Controlled Supercardioid Polar Pattern

The Beta 87A's supercardioid pattern focuses useful energy on the capsule axis while reducing side pickup of instruments and monitors. The result: a clearer, more stable, and easier-to-manage mix, even at high volume.

Tour-Ready Construction and Ergonomics

Designed for the stage, the rugged chassis and durable grille protect the capsule while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Its balanced grip suits extended performances as well as shared microphone use among artists.

Technical specifications

Frequency response - start	50 Hz	Nominal impedance	150 Ω
Frequency response - end	20 kHz	Self-noise	23,5 dB
Sensitivity	52,5 dBV/Pa (2,0 mV)	Connection	XLR
SPL max	141 dB	Clamp included	Yes
Category	wired microphone	Included accessories	carrying pouch, multi-step fitting
Type	Voice	Color	Green
Directivity	supercardioid	Weight	207 g
Capsule	static	Dimensions (mm)	Ø 51 x 192

Polar Pattern	Supercardioid	Internal suspension	pneumatic shock mount system to reduce handling noise
Response	optimized curve for vocals, warm and precise reproduction	Power	requires phantom power
High sensitivity	"studio" quality even at high sound pressure levels	Polar patterns optimized by model	cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional