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Shure Beta 27 Condenser Cable Microphone

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$419.00

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The Shure BETA 27 side-address condenser microphone is precision engineered for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording applications. The BETA 27 mic's flat frequency response and low self-noise provide unerring performance in demanding environments whether they are on stage or in a studio. The Shure BETA 27 microphone's tight supercardioid pattern and 3-position switchable low-frequency filter help reduce unwanted background noise, counteract proximity effect for consistent, extended low-end, and give you high gain-before-feedback. Shure tailored the BETA 27 for superior transient response thanks to the microphone's low-mass, 1" externally-biased, ultra-thin, 24-karat gold-layered Mylar diaphragm.

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This Shure microphone is studio-ready, comfortable, and an elegant solution for providing faithful, dynamic sound. Featuring durability, precision, and reliability, this Shure microphone is designed to please. The excellent 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response featured on this condenser microphone makes it easy for you to reliably catch powerful bass notes and bright treble tones. You can catch your subjects from the front of the mic while ignoring undesired noise from the rear since the Shure Beta 27 features a supercardioid polar pattern. This Shure microphone is rather sensitive, with an effective output level of -37 dBm, so you can record a host of loud or quiet subjects. At 15.1 ounces, this condenser microphone is compact, which means you are able to quickly transport it inside a gig bag to recording sessions or live performances. What's more, the Shure Beta 27 is well-suited for recording, enabling you to make use of it for taping bands, solo artists, and the spoken word.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Shure
MPN
BETA27
UPC
0042406180375
Model
Beta 27
eBay Product ID (ePID)
93705807

Dimensions

Weight
15.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Professional Compatibility
Recording
Effective Output Level
-37 Dbm
Connector(s)
Xlr 3 Pin
Connectivity
Cable
Impedance
160ohm
Frequency Response
20-20000Hz
Pickup Pattern
Supercardioid
Type
Condenser Microphone

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5 out of 5 stars
by rizzuti007Nov 08, 2013
Great, fun studio quality condenser mic built for the live stage.
This is the only hyper-cardioid medium diaphragm side address mic currently on the market. Shure has done a nice job on the housing, giving it the robust Beta series treatment with a subtle blue grey body and a heavy duty windscreen. The tighter pick up pattern makes it better suited for live work where large diaphragms tend to be hard to control, both in terms of gain before feedback and bleed from multiple sources. The circuitry has been quieted down compared to its predecessor the KSM27, and it has a much smoother sounding top end and relatively flat response. That's a big plus, making the mic suitable for just about anything, without the harshness we often encounter in mid price condensers. For example, it performs really well on violins, with good detail and a silky top. It has a -15dB pad allowing the preamp to handle 158dB SPL, which is very good. It also sports a three position rolloff, allowing you to tighten up the low end, which we oft need on a live stage. I would like Shure to provide even steeper filters on this mic. Like most mics, it actually sounds better without the rolloff in the recording studio. It achieves its hyper-cardioid pickup pattern by way of an acoustic matrix in the back of the housing, which is a less subtle design than a dual diaphragm with electronically selectable patterns. This has an advantage though, the rear lobe of the pickup pattern is quite small making the mic less prone to feedback. However by effectively blocking sound from arriving at the diaphragm, the matrix does impart a barely audible comb filter effect in close listening if you move the source from side to side while addressing the mic. One could describe this as a 'closed' or 'closeted' capsule arrangement, and it has a characteristic sound. Absolute purists find objection, but in practical terms it is a cost efficient solution, saving hundreds of dollars. In a live performance setting I truly enjoy the detail and power the mic has at picking up the voice. It is very focused, works well at a distance, and makes the stage sound like the studio. Perfect for acoustic music. It is very quiet, has more than enough headroom and the output is right in the middle of the range of condensers, in other words not so hot as to be impractical to use with small format mixers designed around dynamic mics. The included mic clip is a basic screw collar arrangement, which is robust and low profile but offers nothing in the way of shock absorption. The bulkier suspension mount is available separately for an eyebrow raising $60 bucks, which is only slightly less annoying than the $190 Neumann asks. (What is it with the mic clips folks? Do they live atop the Swiss Alps in ancient Elfin castles?) And finally the protective cover is foam lined vinyl with a zipper and is unfortunately fairly flimsy, Shure could do a bit better with that. Overall, this is a practical tool from a great American company, and they build them to last. Earns the thumbs up.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by tonymanDec 11, 2013
Quiet, affordable, great sound, build like a brick. An excellent tool.
I think this mic is a fantastic value, even more so if you can get it below its $399 MAP, which I did. So far in the studio I've had a chance to use it on a several spoken word sessions (male and female), and on female vocals. It was wonderfully quiet and was a good match tonally for a pretty good fraction of the performers. It is built like a tank. The internal pop filter is pretty effective. I recorded several tracks with the Beta 27 side-by-side (and head-to-tail) with one of my AGK 414B/ULSs set to hypercardiod. With no EQ I found the Beta27's tonal balance to be smooth and fairly similar to, but a bit more forward than, the 414... the Beta27 sounds very neutral through the midrange, probably more so than the AKG, and MUCH more so than any Shure handheld, including my favorite live mic, the 87A. Like any mic, if it sounds good with the source, then it *is* good. The Beta27 has sounded good in quite a few situations so far. I do a fair amount of live sound work for acoustic acts, and will be buying at least a couple more of these for acoustic guitar and far-field vocals. I care a lot about sound quality and often bring my recording mics to live gigs, but frequently don't dare use them due to concerns about feedback, shock sensitivity, and/or fragility. The Beta 27 largely addresses these concerns, and at its price, will come out of the locker lot more often. The downside to the 'built like a brick' aspect of the Beta 27 is that it is somewhat heavy, so in the studio and especially live, make sure you have a reasonably stout stand if you're planning on using it with an boom. I would summarize that this is really versatile tool at a very reasonable price. I love it.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by dapper-daleSep 21, 2017
Shure Beta27
High quality product, which Shure is famous for. The Beta is a step above in terms of performance and durability. It totally reliable in a vast array of settings; both live and in the studio.
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Great, fun studio quality condenser mic built for the live stage.

Quiet, affordable, great sound, build like a brick. An excellent tool.

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