Shure BETA 52 manual Specifications, Certification, Furnished Accessories, Optional Accessories

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response

20 to 10,000 Hz

NOTE: The curve below shows on–axis response at a distance of 2 feet from a uniform sound source. Your response may vary, depending on microphone position

	+20
		3 mm
		(1/8 in.)
	+10	25 mm
		(1 in.)
		51 mm
dB	0	(2 in.)
		.06 m
		(2 ft)
	–10
	-20
			2	3	4 5 6 789	2	3	4 5 6 789
	20	50	100		1000			10000	20000

Hz

FIGURE 1

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis

	180°		180°
150°	150°	150°	150°
120°	120°	120°	120°
90°	90°	90°	90°
	–20 dB		–20 dB
	–15 dB		–15 dB
60°	60°	60°	60°
	–10 dB		–10 dB
	–5 dB		–5 dB
30°	30°	30°	30°
	0		0
	250 Hz		2500 Hz

500Hz 1000 Hz

FIGURE 2

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage: –64 dBV/Pa* (0.6 mV)

*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

Impedance

Rated impedance is 150 Ω (45 Ω actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z

Phasing

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Maximum SPL

174 dB at 1000 Hz (calculated)

Connector

Three–pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

Case

Silver blue enamel–painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel grille

Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter

Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180°, with stan- dard 5/8”-27 thread

4.451

6.406	180
STAND	3.750
ADAPTER
	ADJUSTMENT
	KNOB
	MICROPHONE
	STAND

FIGURE 3

Net Weight

605 grams (21.6 oz)

CERTIFICATION

Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.

FURNISHED ACCESSORIES

Storage Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26A25 5/8” to 3/8” (Euro) Thread Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .95A2050

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

7.6 m (25 ft) Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C25E, C25F

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R175

Screen and Grille Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RK321

Plug (connector) Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90F1984

NOTE: Use care when removing the cartridge holder from the base to prevent breakage of the lead wires.

For additional Service or parts information, please contact Shure’s Service department at 1–800–516–2525. Outside the United States, please contact your authorized Shure Service Center.

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