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Product guide

Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone

The Shure BETA 52A is a wired dynamic microphone listed for kick drums and other bass instruments. Its supercardioid pattern, integral XLR connector and locking stand adapter are intended to help with placement and sound pickup in drum setups.

At a glance

Frequency response is described as tailored to kick drums and bass instruments.
The listing claims high sound-pressure-level performance for loud sources.
A built-in locking stand adapter and integral XLR connector simplify placement, including inside a kick drum.
The supercardioid pickup pattern is claimed to help reject unwanted sound and provide high gain before feedback.
A hardened steel mesh grille and pneumatic shock mount are listed as design features.

Price

$185.00Save 16%

Reference price: ~~$219.00~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Kick-drum-focused frequency shaping is a direct fit for bass drum and bass-instrument recording or reinforcement.
The built-in locking adapter can keep positioning fixed, while the integral XLR connection reduces setup steps.
The grille and shock-mount design address physical wear and vibration transmission, according to the product claims.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Identity
Brand	Shure
Model	Shure Beta Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
Model number	BETA 52A
Microphone type	Dynamic Microphone
Polar pattern	Super Cardioid
Color	Silver

Connectivity and controls
Connection	Wired
Connector	XLR
Channels	1
Compatible device listed	Amplifier

Power and battery
Power configuration listed	PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Battery listing	1 AAA batteries required.

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	6.41 x 4.45 x 3.75 inches
Weight	1.4 pounds
Stand feature	Stand

Construction and audio
Enclosure material	Alloy Steel
Signal-to-noise ratio	78 db

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing conflicts on fundamental details: its title identifies a dynamic kick-drum mic, while its model-name field is generic, its form-factor field says Boundary, and its power text describes condenser microphones needing phantom power. The AAA-battery field also does not align with the wired XLR description. Confirm the intended BETA 52A configuration and power requirements before purchase.

What’s in the box

Included

Neodymium element

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Drummers and engineers seeking a wired XLR microphone specifically described for kick drums or other bass instruments.
Live or studio setups where a locking position and a supercardioid pickup pattern are useful considerations.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a wireless microphone or a general-purpose vocal mic, since the listing describes a wired, bass-focused model.

Shure BETA 52A Kick Drum Microphone · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 567 ratings

5 stars90%90%
4 stars6%6%
3 stars1%1%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback reports praise for sound quality, especially capturing bass drum hits, and mentions suitability for pop and dance-band settings as well as several other band styles. Buyers considering it for kick drum or bass-instrument work may find those reports relevant, but they are customer perceptions rather than proof of performance. Overall ratings are mostly five-star, with a smaller one-star share, so the aggregate does not explain individual reasons for either experience.

Positive themes

Customers praise sound quality and bass-drum capture.
Feedback describes the microphone as suitable for several band styles and often worth its price.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Shure BETA 52A intended to capture?

The listing describes a frequency response tailored to kick drums and bass instruments, with bass punch and attack among its intended qualities.

How does it connect?

It is listed as wired with an XLR connector. The product description says the connector is integral to the locking stand adapter.

Does the listing clearly specify the power requirement?

No. Its power text discusses phantom power for condenser microphones, but the title identifies a dynamic microphone and the listing also says one AAA battery is required. Confirm the correct configuration before buying.

What is listed in the package contents?

The explicit contents field names a neodymium element. Other features, including the locking adapter and shock mount, are described in product claims, but are not itemized in that contents field.