The Shure Beta 57A Dynamic Microphone is a precision-engineered dynamic microphone designed for professional live sound reinforcement and studio recording. A tight supercardioid pattern on the Beta 57A delivers high gain before feedback and maximum isolation from other sound sources, with minimum off-axis tone coloration. Shure Beta 57A Dynamic Microphone Features Tailored frequency response provides drums, guitars, vocals, and horns with studio quality sound Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound Hardened steel mesh grille that facilitates use of proximity effect and resists wear and abuse Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio output Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration Frequency response: 50 to 16,000 Hz Shure Beta 57A Suggested Applications Guitar Amp Bass Amp Acoustic Guitar Brass and Saxophone Snare Drums Rack and Floor Toms Congas Woodwinds Lead Vocals