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Model BETA 52A User Guide
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MODEL BETA 52A
APPLICATIONS AND PLACEMENT
The most common BETA 52A applications and placement tech-
niques are listed in the following table. Keep in mind that micro-
phone technique is largely a matter of personal taste there is no
one correct microphone position.
ApplicationSuggested Microphone Tone Quality
Placement
Kick Drum 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 in.) away Sharp attack; maximum
from beater head, slightly bass sound, highest sound
off-center from beater.pressure level.
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.) Medium attack; balanced
from beater head, on-axis sound.
with beater.
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.) Medium attack; thin, re-
from beater head, 15 to 20 duced bass sound.
SUPERCARDIOID DYNAMIC INSTRUMENT cm (6 to 8 in.) from edge
of head.
MICROPHONE
5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 in.) away Softer attack; balanced,
GENERAL from outside head, on-axis resonant sound.
Å with beater (double head
The Shure BETA 52A is a high output dynamic microphone
kickdrum only).
with a tailored frequency response designed specically for kick
drums and other bass instruments. It provides superb attack and NOTE: To tighten the
beat, place a pillow or
punch, and delivers studio quality sound even at extremely high
blanket on bottom of drum
sound pressure levels.
against beater head.
The BETA 52A features a modied supercardioid pattern through-
Electric 2.5 cm (1 in.) from speakerSharp attack; emphasized ,
out its frequency range to insure high gain before feedback and
Bass Ampli-on-axis with center of bass.
excellent rejection of unwanted sound. A builtin dynamic locking fier
speaker cone.
stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simpli-es installa
2.5 cm (1 in.) from speakerSharp attack; higher fre, -
tion, particularly if the microphone is to be placed inside a kick
at edge of speaker cone.quency sound.
drum. The stand adapter keeps the microphone position xed and
resists slipping, even when subjected to sharp blows and strong 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in.) from Sharp attack; full, balanced
vibrations. A hardened steel mesh grille protects the BETA 52Aspeaker , on-axis with center sound.
of speaker cone.
from the abuse and wear associated with touring.
60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft.) from Soft attack; mellow, higher
FEATURES speaker, on-axis with center frequency sound.
of speaker cone.
? Frequency response shaped specically for kick drums
and bass instruments
MOUNTING THE BETA 52A ON A MICROPHONE STAND
? Builtin dynamic locking stand adapter with integral XLR
The builtin stand adapter features a dynamic locking system
connector simplies setup, especially inside a kick drum
that permits adjustments to the microphones position, but resists
? Studio quality performance, even at extremely high sound slipping when struck or bumped. To mount the BETA 52A on a
pressure levels stand and adjust its position, proceed as follows:
? Supercardioid pattern for high gain before feedback and 1. Screw the integral stand adapter onto the end of a micro-
superior rejection of unwanted noise phone stand (see Figure 3). Adjust the stand height and
? Hardened steel mesh grille that resists wear and abuse position as necessary.
? Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes 2. Pivot the BETA 52A until it is in the desired position rela-
transmission of mechanical noise and vibration tive to the drum head or loudspeaker.
? Neodymium magnet for high signaltonoise ratio output 3. Lock the BETA 52A in place by rotating the adjustment
knob on the stand adapter clockwise until it is tight. Do
? Low sensitivity to varying load impedance
NOT overtighten the knob with tools.
? Legendary Shure quality and reliability
4. If necessary, make minor adjustments to the microphone
position without loosening the adjustment knob.
5. Connect an audio cable to the integral XLR connector.
27D2799 (Rev. 5)Printed in U.S.A.
2005, Shure Incorporated |
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