Shure Beta 57A vs Shure Beta 58A
Both are supercardioid dynamics with a neodymium magnet. As with the SM57 and SM58, the difference is what each one is designed for.
Today the Shure Beta 57A costs 7 € less than the Shure Beta 58A (4%). Real deals on microphones
Which one to choose
Being supercardioid, they give more output and isolate each source better than the equivalent SM models, at the cost of picking up a little from behind: live, wedges go at an angle rather than directly behind the mic. The Beta 58A has a spherical grille with a built-in pop filter, for singing; the Beta 57A has a compact, tough grille for close-miking snare, toms and amps. For vocals, the Beta 58A; for instruments, the Beta 57A.
Head to head
Price at each store and specs. In green, the cheapest price for each; in bold, the best spec.
| Shure Beta 57A | Shure Beta 58A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price by store | ||
| Amazon | 162.67 € (cheapest) | 170.01 € (cheapest) |
| Thomann | 169.00 € | 185.00 € |
| Bax shop | 169.00 € | 185.00 € |
| Profesional DJ | — | 175.00 € |
| Type | ||
| Transducer | Dinámico | Dinámico |
| Diaphragm size | Diafragma pequeño | Diafragma pequeño |
| Tubes | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Polar pattern | ||
| Cardioid | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Figure-8 | No | No |
| Switchable pattern | No | No |
| Electrical specifications | ||
| Min frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Max frequency | 16000 Hz | 16000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | 2.66 mV/Pa |
| Max SPL | — | 141 dB |
| Features | ||
| Low cut | No | No |
| Physical and included | ||
| Connector | XLR 3 pines | XLR 3 pines |
| Dimensions | 160 x Ø42 | 160 x Ø50 |
| Weight | 275 g (best value) | 278 g |
| Includes shock mount | No | No |
| Includes case | Yes | Yes |
| Includes pop filter | No | No |
