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Model Beta 87A Condenser Microhpone Specification Sheet
BETA 87A
SUPERCARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE
OVERVIEW
The Shure Model BETA 87A is a premium quality supercar- dioid
The BETA 87A features a controlled
that compensates for proximity effect and prevents the “boomy” sound often associated with close
FEATURES
SSmooth frequency response with gradual presence rise
SHighly consistent supercardioid polar pattern provides superior
SElectronic
SWide dynamic range (117 dB) and low distortion character- istics
SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Type
Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response
50 to 20,000 Hz
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| 10 | mm | (3/8 | in.) |
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| 0.6 m (2 | ft.) |
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 6 7 89 |
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TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
SVery low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic hum
SAdvanced cartridge
S
SReliability for years of
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
| 180o |
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150o | 150o |
| 150o | 150o |
120o |
| 120o | 120o | 120o |
90o |
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30o |
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| 250 Hz |
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| 2500 Hz |
| 500 Hz |
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| 6300 Hz |
| 1000 Hz |
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| 10000 Hz |
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN