Detail 01
Dynamic element
No phantom power needed, and it takes high volume without distorting. Runs off any standard mic preamp.
Product detailSKU #1300744185571
ShureBETA 57A Dynamic Mic With Cable and Stand
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Shure BETA 57A dynamic mic bundled with a cable and a stand. A ready-to-use instrument and vocal mic for stage or rehearsal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a guitar cab or snare at gigs
- Rehearsal rooms needing a mic ready out of the box
- Loud sources that overwhelm sensitive condensers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- USB setups with no XLR mic input
- Capturing quiet room ambience or distant sources
- Anyone who already owns cables and stands
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
Cable included
It connects to a mixer or interface the moment it arrives, with no separate XLR purchase.
Detail 03
Stand included
Covers cab miking and vocal duty immediately. The stand in a bundle is the piece most likely to feel light for the money.
Detail 04
BETA 57A
Shure's instrument-leaning dynamic. It handles vocals too, so one mic covers double duty in a small rig.
Detail 05
$154 as a bundle
You're paying mic-plus-accessories money for a mic Shure sells alone. The value sits in not shopping for the rest.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a mixer or interface with an XLR input
- 02No preamp or recording interface is part of this
- 03Dynamic mics need real gain — thin cheap preamps sound hissy
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic, so it works off a plain mic input. Phantom power won't hurt it if your mixer has it on.
02Can I plug it into my computer?
Not directly. It's an XLR mic, so you need an audio interface or mixer with an XLR input between the mic and the computer.
03Is it good for vocals or just instruments?
Both. The BETA 57A leans toward instruments like guitar cabs and snare, but it holds up as a stage vocal mic.
04What else do I need to buy?
A mixer or interface with an XLR input. The cable and stand come with it, so that's the remaining piece.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51300744185571
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Weight
- 0.61 lbs (0.28 kg)
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