The Shure Beta 27 side-address condenser microphone is precision engineered for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording applications. The Beta 27 mic’s flat frequency response and low self-noise provide unerring performance in demanding environments whether they are on stage or in a studio.

The Shure Beta 27 microphone’s tight supercardioid pattern and 3-position switchable low-frequency filter help reduce unwanted background noise, counteract proximity effect for consistent, extended low-end, and give you high gain-before-feedback. Shure tailored the Beta 27 for superior transient response thanks to the microphone’s low-mass, 1″ externally-biased, ultra-thin, 24-Karat gold-layered Mylar diaphragm.

• Type: Condenser (externally biased)
• Frequency: Response: 20 to 20,000Hz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Impedance: 160Î
• Sensitivity (at 1kHz, open circuit voltage): -37dBV/Pa, 1 Pascal=94dB SPL
• Maximum SPL (1kHz at 1% THD): 1000Î load: 134dB (148dB, Pad on), 2500Î load: 140dB (154dB, Pad on)
• Signal-to-Noise ratio (referenced at 94dB SPL at 1kHz): 85.5dB, S/N ratio is difference between 94dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
• Dynamic range (at 1kHz): 1000Î load: 125.5dB, 2500Î load: 131.5dB
• Common Mode Rejection (20 Hz to 20kHz): > 50dB
• Clipping Level (20Hz-20kHz at 1% THD): 1000Î load: 2.0dBV, 2500Î load: 8.5dBV, THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL
• Self-Noise (typical, equivalent SPL, A-weighted): 8.5dB
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Switch Attenuator: -15dB
• Low Frequency Response: flat; -6dB/octave below 115 Hz; -18dB/octave below 80Hz
• Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male
• Power Requirements: 48 Vdc phantom, 5.6 mA
• Weight: 428g (15.1oz.)