Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Tighter pickup than cardioid, with a small rear lobe. Keep wedges to the sides, not directly behind.
Product detailSKU #1274034494388
ShureBETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Mic
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Supercardioid condenser vocal mic for live stages. For singers who want more detail than a dynamic and play loud rooms.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on a loud stage with wedges nearby
- Singers who want detail and air a dynamic mic loses
- Front-of-house engineers fighting feedback on vocal channels
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rigs with no phantom power on the vocal channel
- Rough handling, drops or thrown-in-the-gig-bag treatment
- Singers who cup the capsule or move off-axis constantly
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
Condenser element
More high-end detail and faster transient response than a dynamic, and more sensitive to stage bleed.
Detail 03
Needs 48V phantom power
The mic stays silent on a channel without phantom. Check older mixers and passive splitters.
Detail 04
Handheld live design
Built for stage use rather than a studio-only capsule, so it tolerates being sung into up close.
Detail 05
$289
Sits above workhorse dynamics in price. You pay for detail and pattern control, not durability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cable, stand or clip assumed. Confirm what ships with it
- 02Your mixer channel must supply 48V phantom power
- 03Supercardioid narrows the sweet spot, so singers must stay on axis
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
Yes. It is a condenser and requires 48V from the mixer or preamp. It will not pass signal without it.
02Will it feed back on a loud stage?
The supercardioid pattern rejects sound from the sides well. Place monitors off to the sides rather than straight behind the mic.
03Can I use it for recording?
Yes. It is designed for live vocals but works on a stand for tracking vocals and other close sources.
04Is it more fragile than a dynamic mic?
Condenser capsules are less tolerant of drops and moisture than dynamics. Treat it more carefully than a standard stage dynamic.
