Detail 01
Maximum SPL
Handles up to 151 dB SPL with a 1,000 Ω load, or 155 dB SPL with a 2,500 Ω load at 1 kHz and 1% THD.
Product detailSKU #1288970926923
ShureBETA 91A Kick Drum Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A low-profile, high-SPL boundary condenser purpose-built for detailed, punchy kick-drum capture in live and studio settings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kick drum placement inside or directly in front of the drum
- High-volume, bass-heavy sources
- Engineers wanting flat response or a low-mid scoop from the microphone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Sources that cannot provide 11–52 V DC phantom power
- Applications requiring a pickup pattern other than half-cardioid
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
Contour switch
The scoop setting attenuates 400 Hz by 7 dB; the other position is flat.
Detail 03
Polar pattern
Half-cardioid pickup is cardioid in the hemisphere above the mounting surface.
Detail 04
Connector
Uses a balanced 3-pin male XLR connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The microphone requires phantom power.
- 02Its half-cardioid pattern focuses on sound within a 60-degree range above the mounting surface.
- 03The contour switch provides flat response or a 400 Hz low-mid attenuation setting.
- 04It can be placed without external mounting hardware, while mounting holes support fixed installation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where can the BETA 91A be placed?
It is designed for placement inside or directly in front of a kick drum. Its flat, non-slip bottom also supports placement without external mounting hardware.
02Does the BETA 91A need phantom power?
Yes. It requires 11–52 V DC phantom power and draws 5.6 mA.
03What does the contour switch do?
It selects flat response or a low-mid scoop that attenuates 400 Hz by 7 dB.
04Can it be permanently mounted?
Yes. It has mounting holes for attachment to surfaces such as the inside of a piano or a studio wall.
Reference
Full specifications
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