Shure BETA 87C Microphone

SHURE BETA87C Details ^top

Consistently excellent performance has made Beta microphones the choice of top performers worldwide. Renowned for their warmth, presence and sensitivity to fine detail, Beta cartridge configurations and carefully tailored response curves are as distinctive as the artists who prefer them. All models feature maximum isolation and minimum off-axis coloration.

This vocal mic has an extremely smooth, tailored response for a warm, natural sound. Its cardioid design blocks sound from the rear of the microphone, making it ideal for use with In-Ear monitors.

The Beta 87A 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. This long-standing favorite now incorporates a cardioid polar pattern and has been named the Beta 87C TM.

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.

Other features include:

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

SHURE BETA87C Documentation ^top

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SHURE BETA87C Specs ^top

Output Impedance
Rated at 150 ohms (100 ohms actual ±20%)
Recommended minimum load impedance: 800 ohms
Sensitivity (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
(equivalent sound pressure level; measured with true rms voltmeter)
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)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
72 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651)*
*S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self–noise
A-weighted.
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 2 relative to pin 3 of the output connector.
Power
Phantom Supply Requirement 11 to 52 Vdc, positive . . . . . at both pins 2 and 3
Current Drain 1.0 to 1.2 mA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connector
Three–pin (XLR) professional audio
Case
Aluminum construction with painted blue metallic finish, and
hardened steel grille with nickel satin chrome plating
Dimensions
21 mm (53/64 in.) 51 mm (2 in.) 192 mm (7–9/16 in.)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Net Weight
Net: 207 grams (7.6 oz)
Packaged: 565 grams (1.24 lbs)
Environmental Conditions
Operating: –18° to 60° C (0° to 135° F)(relative humidity <90%)
Storage: –29° to 74° C (–20° to 165° F) (relative humidity <80%)

SHURE BETA87C Selection_Guide ^top

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