Detail 01
Uniform cardioid polar pattern
Effectively rejects unwanted sounds and has minimal off-axis tone coloration.
Product detailSKU #1274034493924
ShureBETA 87C Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid condenser vocal microphone focused on accuracy, detail, rich vocal production, and rejection of unwanted sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vocal use requiring accuracy and detail
- Setups that benefit from a uniform cardioid pattern
- Users with phantom power available
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without phantom power
- Users who need a microphone with a stated non-cardioid pattern
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
Low-frequency roll-off
Compensates for proximity effect.
Detail 03
3-stage pop filter
Minimizes breath noise.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Phantom power is required.
- 02The frequency response is 50Hz–20kHz.
- 03Its low-frequency roll-off is designed to compensate for proximity effect.
- 04A 3-stage pop filter minimizes breath noise.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Shure BETA 87C require phantom power?
Yes. It requires phantom power.
02What is its frequency response?
50Hz–20kHz.
03What polar pattern does it use?
A uniform cardioid polar pattern.
04How does it handle breath noise?
It uses a 3-stage pop filter to minimize breath noise.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274034493924
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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