Shure Beta87C Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

Shure Beta87C Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

Excellent for touring professionals, the BETA®87C premium vocal microphone delivers studio-grade performance and a smooth, extended high-end frequency response in a cardioid condenser design.

The microphone adds warmth to the frequency response and creates an ideal environment for personal monitoring. And its highly consistent cardioid pattern offers excellent rear rejection.

Vocalists who use personal monitor systems such as Shure PSM® will appreciate how effectively the BETA 87C rejects ambient sound from the rear of the microphone.

Key Features

• Smooth, wide frequency response, slight presence rise
• Uniform cardioid polar pattern for maximum isolation
• Minimum 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 - 20,000 Hz

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Type
Electret Condenser
Frequency Response
50 to 16,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Output Impedance
100 ohms
Sensitivity (at 1kHz, open circuit voltage)
−51 dBV/Pa (2 mV)
1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1k ohms load)
139 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)
70.5 dB
S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
Dynamic Range (at 1 kHz, 1 k ohms load)
117 dB
Clipping Level (1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1k ohms load)
−6 dBV (0.5 V)
Self Noise (typical, equivalent SPL, A-weighted)
22 dB typical
Hum Pickup (typical, at 60 Hz, equivalent SPL/mOe)
-5 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Weight
Net: 0.207 kg (0.475 lbs)
Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
Power Requirements
11 to 52 Vdc phantom (1.2 mA)