Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Tight front pickup with rejection at the sides, so hi-hat and toms bleed in less than with a cardioid.
Product detailSKU #1300744185156
ShureBETA 52A Kick Mic With Cable and Stand
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dynamic kick drum mic with a built-in swiveling stand mount, sold with cable and a stand. For drummers and engineers miking a bass drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a kick drum inside the shell or at the port
- Gigging drummers who need one reliable low-end mic
- Bass cabinets and floor toms that need weight, not air
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals, cymbals or acoustic guitar — response stops at 10kHz
- Anyone needing a flat, uncolored capture for classical work
- Players who already own a stand and cable and want mic only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
20Hz to 10kHz response
Deep sub extension, no top end above 10k. It captures thump and beater click, not cymbal shimmer.
Detail 03
174dB max SPL
It will not distort inside a kick drum, no matter how hard the beater hits.
Detail 04
Dynamic moving coil
No phantom power needed, and it shrugs off the air blast and humidity inside a drum shell.
Detail 05
Integral locking stand adapter, 180 degrees
The mount is part of the body, so you aim it without a separate clip that can slip mid-set.
Detail 06
605g die-cast metal body
Heavy enough to stay put, but load it on a sturdy boom — a light stand will nose over.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a 5/8-27 thread stand; European 3/8 stands require a thread adapter
- 02No phantom power required, but you will want preamp gain
- 03Position inside the drum changes tone more than any EQ move here
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the BETA 52A need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic moving coil mic and works from any standard XLR mic input. Phantom power will not harm it if your console sends it globally.
02Can I use it on bass guitar cabinets?
Yes. The low-end extension and high SPL handling suit bass cabs and floor toms as well as kick drums.
03Does it come with a stand?
Yes. This listing includes a cable and a stand along with the mic and its built-in locking stand adapter.
04Where do I place it in the kick drum?
Inside the shell aimed at the beater gives click and attack. Pulled back toward the port or just outside gives more body and less snap.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis
- Impedance
- Rated impedance is 150 ohm (45 ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
- Frequency Response
- 20 to 10,000Hz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Voltage
- -64dBV/Pa* (0.6 mV) *1 Pa = 94dB SPL
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Dynamic (moving coil)
2 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
- Output Level
- (at 1,000Hz)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 605
- Net Weight
- 605 g (21.6 oz.)
2 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Silver blue enamel-painted die-cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel grille
- Adjustable Locking Stand Adapter
- Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees, with standard 5/8 inch-27 thread
2 detailsOther
- Phasing
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Maximum SPL
- 174dB at 1,000Hz (calculated)
