Shure BETA 52A Review
Dynamic Kick Drum and Bass Instrument Microphone
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 16,392 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Shure BETA 52A. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Shure BETA 52A. For example, 92% of 819 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Shure BETA 52A have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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What more can I say?
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic
Reviewed by Drumur on Guitar Center
What more can I say? This is the "Industry Standard" of kick drum mics. I've seen this mic being used on the kick drums in national act concerts more times than I can count. This mic kicks butt. I originally bought the Audix Kick drum mic that is supposed to be so great, but I returned it and bought this one. I got exactly what I was looking for. This mic has great lows, punch, and click(slap). I love it and I'm glad I own one.
Another Industry Standard!!!!
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic
Reviewed by fivesixonesk8er on Guitar Center
This mic sounds Awsome in any situation needing a low freq. mic. I ALWAYS use it for the Kick Drum and Bass Cabs. I use it nonstop while recording and has stood up through ALL the abuse. Im sure it will last forever and will never go out of date!
BEST
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic
Reviewed by Anthony on Guitar Center
I use this mic in my recording class and also my own live applications and it has by far exceeded my expectations. Its just as good as the AKG d-112 and I use both and love them both. The Beta 52 is the best way to go for all live and recording applications!
One of a kind.....
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic
Reviewed by Luis Alicea on Guitar Center
This mic is bad to the bone. I use it at the studio and at the church I play at and gives me the same results every time power and punch with lots of attack. This is one great mic.
Great Sounding Mic!
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Christopher M. on Reverb
This is listed as one of the top kick drum mics for a reason. It captures the punch and keeps all the nice low frequencies in there for a mixable Bass Drum sound. I have it positioned inside the drum (fyi). I was using an Audio Technica low tom/kick mic. I hooked up the Beta and instantly the sound was more like what I hear in professional recordings. I still use the Audio Technica for the floor tom, and am happy with it. Thanks Reverb.com! Chris M
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Great Mic; Great Price
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Peter M. on Reverb
After decades of using my workhorse D112, I ran into a problem with a new, vintage Ludwig kick on which I wanted to keep the front head intact. Too much attack, way too little bottom. It seemed like every sound tech on theater gigs was using the Beta, so I relented. I was a little put off by the close-to-$200 prices I was finding, then searched Reverb. $128 got me a used mic that looked new and came with all the peripherals (case, stand adapter, even Shure sticker!). The mic kicked serious ass in my first use (on a SHU suspension mount, facing the beater head from just in front of the resonant head, near the bottom of the drum, with an Evans EQ pad). See headline.... ... More
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Koray K. on Reverb
I don't like these at all. To me they sound too boomy and bassy, but in a fake inflated way. It's not enough attack for a kick drum mic for my ears. Some people can mix these well in a live setting, but most just get that poofy crappy sound that muds in all nasty with bass guitar and makes my head hurt. I like kick to have more attack so I can distinguish it from the bassist's fingering. But that's just me. I think it's too expensive and just inferior compared other dynamic mics.
Only Kick Mic You Need!
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Robb G. on Reverb
I've been engineering live and in the studio for 12+ years and have used every common or fancy kick mic under the sun. I'm never unhappy with how great a Beta 52A sounds and I barely every have to EQ or process it. It's got the best EQ curve for a kick drum mic, in my opinion, and it's PUNCHY AF!! Am I surprised? Hell no, SHURE kills it with microphones. SM57's, SM7b, you name it.. It will always be built like a tank and sound great.
Great Package Deal!
Shure Beta 52A Kick Mic with Cable and Stand
Reviewed by Jasper, B. on Guitar Center
Many "Professional Bassists & Drummers" use the "Shure Beta 52A" in front of their instrument or speaker cabinet with a low profile mic boom stand & microphone cable to record their sound. The Shure Beta 52A is a very tough high quality "Bass Speaker & Kick Drum Microphone". Frequency Response: 20 to 10,000Hz. The DR Pro Low Profile Mic Boom Stand & XLR Gear One microphone cable are both very high quality. Works with both analog or digital mixers & recording equipment.
I bought 3 mics Beta 52a, Audix D6 and Sennheiser e902
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic
Reviewed by Gairo on Guitar Center
I do allot of home recordings. I consider myself very experienced 30 years and thousands of hours. I wanted a kick mic for my DW Collectors kit so I bought 3 to test. The Beta 52a when recorded without any compression or EQ sounded like I was hitting a cardboard box. After I compressed and EQ'd it got better but it has a high click in the tone that the other 2 mics don't have. The Audix D6 and Sennheiser evolution e 902 had a better sound out of the box punchy and fat with out EQ or compression. I'd recommend both. I ended up choosing the Audix D6 but they were both very nice. ... More
Great kick drum mic!
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Jerry P. on Reverb
It's all pretty much been said about this mic, but just here to confirm that this is a great solution for micing a kick drum. When placed properly on a well-tuned kick, the resulting signal is nearly ready for mix even without eq, compression, etc. You may want to flavor it to your taste, but it delivers the basic goods in an amazing way. Low cost, what more do you want? Highly recommended!
Great Bass Guitar, Drum Mic
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Tyler C. on Reverb
I believe Shure has a bundle offered from them that includes 3 SM-57's with one of these Beta 52A Mics. If you are a beginner, needing to record drums quickly, minimally, but still with quality, or on a budget. These are all you need. You don't need a $1000 bundle until you at least get some experience and these will help you to do that. Shure always is impressive for cost.
Performed exactly as expected.
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic
Reviewed by RIchard on Guitar Center
Took this mic to a gig the next day after I received it and handed it to my sound guy, he was very pleased with the sound we got from my drummers fibers kick drum. Just put it right in front of the hole in the front head, no equine, and it sounded great. Typical Shure quality. I couldn't b happier. Highly recommended.
Best deal on a Beta 52A out there!
Shure Beta 52A Kick Mic with Cable and Stand
Reviewed by Al on Guitar Center
This is the best deal you will find on this mic and it comes with a nice stand as well. The cable is of lower quality but works fine. The mic relays great sound to my amp, cant go wrong with Sure products.
Plug and Play
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Derek M. on Reverb
I had been using the AKG D112 which always seemed no need significant processing to sound right on kick. I upgraded to this mic which is truly designed for working with kick drums, and now things are so much easier. You just put this thing in or in front of your kick and you're good to go. It sounds good with no EQ
Nice kick mic
Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Lennon A. on B&H Photo Video
I use this live at work, but it is good for recording as well. I have one in my private collection as well. I prefer it over the D112 personally. There are a few other choices out there, but this is good for the price
A Standard
Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Joe on B&H Photo Video
Recently decided to mic up my kit for recording. I'm not a drummer, I'm a guitar player, but I sometimes do record myself playing drums when I'm working on a project. I did not own a bass drum mic so I ordered this from B&H. It's great. I also used it to record the speaker cab for my bass. Came out great.
Tick, tick, boom.
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Joshua E. on Reverb
One of the most amazing kick drum mics available, this is a seriously no-fuss piece of hardware that captures incredibly punchy and crisp bass. All this is a rock-solid frame that takes a kicking and keeps on… mic-ing? An important quality for any microphone that's going to lurking at foot-level around your kit.
Night & Day
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Eric F. on Reverb
I've been using all sorts of extra mics and a couple of mics from lower end drum mic kits to try and get a fat sound from the kick. With this mic the difference is huge. The type of sound I previously got with aggressive EQ and processing is now going straight into the DAW unprocessed. Very happy with this mic for a kick drum.
Simply the best kick mic available
Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone
Reviewed by Jeff S. on Reverb
The title says it all. At virtually every show I play this is the mic that is used. Good punch and phenomenal lows, this thing is basically bulletproof. It is the industry standard for a reason. Can’t really ask for more than that.
