Shure Beta 57a Dynamic Mic Review / Test

[@matdemaz]

Lyrics for the test song: Pizza's gonna kill me one of these days It's seems the best way to go A massive heart attack, or I'll choke to death There's only one way to know *I guess I'll die*

[@nicolasnovoa538]

Beautiful

[@RosssRoyce]

This should totally be considered a Vocal mic!

[@TheLocalLadsMusic-jd5bn]

I use these for vocals live

[@paulswartz9104]

I've been using the Beta 57a for vocals for years,just keep your mouth close and it's a great mic!😊

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

I've used a beta 57A for live vocals for the last 18 years.. It's still going strong. Also use it to record acoustic guitar.. Does a good job...

[@bobby6427]

been singing on it for my album i love it and i have plenty of expensive condensers haha

[@atulisrockin]

Ended up buying this mic for live vocals after this review. I prefer it to my SM58 which I've used for years. Later I noticed that Liam Gallagher has used this mic from the Oasis years to recently.

[@cbarchitect1669]

I actually own this mic and it's been great! I tried many mics at my local shop American Music in Seattle. This mic really sounded the best for my voice! I'm just a 65 YO guy who started writing songs. Then I started recording some of them on Garageband. Then pre-pandemic I took this mic to open mic nights at Stone Way Cafe, and had a blast with it. It sounds great in all settings! Give it a try! cb

[@KyTaundry]

Keep doing music!

[@oscarmorales-cn3hz]

For acoustic guitar, this mic is spot on! Thanks, great review as always!

[@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727]

Awesome! Been waiting for a great review on the 57a & bam I got the alert you just uploaded this. Many thanks bro!

[@donaldmacgregor2545]

Bandrew, I LOVED your acoustic guitar sound herein. It's one of the best I've heard on your reviews and I wish that you did some classical guitar work or some finger-style with it just to hear more of that tone. About ten years ago I played a festival gig in New Zealand as a solo flutist. The sound guys and I got along really well and they spent a fair bit of time with me to get a decent sound. We tried half a dozen mics including all the usual suspects and settled on this Beta 57. After the performance I had numerous compliments on my tone (music to MY ears) and the sound guys seemed very pleased with themselves. My day-to-day performance mic is a Shure Beta 98 attached to the flute near the embouchure plate but according to my wife (the expert), this Beta 57 was a very good alternative and allowed me to talk to the audience between songs. Highly recommended and I see that a sax player in another comment also endorses it. Thank you Bandrew. Performing musicians like myself really appreciate your good work.

[@Podcastage]

Thank you so much Donald. I love hearing stories and experiences from different instrumentalists. It provides a context that I am unable to provide and it teaches me a lot. I am unfortunately terrrrrible at finger picking style, and haven’t spent the time to start to develop those chops. Maybe I’ll work on getting some skills on that department. Thanks again for the great info.

[@garrettgrant73]

This is the third review of yours I’ve watched… love them all. You are detailed and thorough, and the way you lay out these videos makes it amazingly easy to go back and forth to really break down the how the product functions in practical situations. Thanks man. Keep it up!

[@jemandthemystery]

Interesting that you said it wasn’t a vocal mic. Your voice and harmony sounded really present. Yes, would need a pop filter (like all vocal mics) but sounded up front, smooth and clear on vocals. Agree about the acoustic guitar sound too.

[@kleinerSchneider]

I just found out that Fontaines DC use that mic on vocals on their NPR Session and its rather good! Was really impressed

[@REGNiZZ]

So check the Dublido *to see what i DIDLYDID*

[@videodude5337]

Everytime I am thinking of a mic, you make a review of it! Thank you!

[@Podcastage]

I am in your mind like Kuato. #KuatoLives

[@videodude5337]

Podcastage probably😂

[@Kristoff2005]

4:02 I know I'm like 3 years late, BUT THE THOUGHT OF YOU MAKING AN EFFORT OF LAYERING YOUR VOCALS JUST FOR THIS SONG ABOUT DYING FROM EATING PIZZA GIVES ME LIFE😭😭😭

[@stevelemur6113]

Thank you very much for doing an excellent, easy to understand, practical review of the Shure Beta 57a (supercardioid version of the classic SM57Microphone which is apparently the most used microphone in the industry). Because of your review I now know whether or not this microphone is suitable for my particular needs. I wish every reviewer did as good a job as you have done. I look forward to more of you work. Great job Podcastage!

[@sapelesteve]

Now that looks & sounds like a terrific Mic! Nice review Bandrew & I still get a kick out of "Cherry MX Blues".............The "Death" song was pretty cool as well............................... :)

[@frankcoffey]

This is my favorite mic for my voice with a PA system. Also good with acoustic guitar when you have a less than ideal room and can't use condensor mic. Your acoustic guitar test sounded fantastic.

[@brtcobra]

Keep up the good work. you're so far the only one to watch for mic/audio interface reviews for me.

[@firefight53]

The 57beta was my favorite over the 58. It just seemed hotter and more crisp to me.

[@leftyjaysmith]

been using this mic as my stage vocal mic for the past 10 years. I use a harmonizer, and this mic rejects the music bleed, which stops the ghost harmony junk sounds that most other mics have when using the harmonizer.

[@ChrisKadaver]

I can't understand why the Beta 57 isn't the go to mic over the SM58 actually. I worked/practiced a while at the best/premium sound engineering firm is stockholm/sweden they always used the beta 57 for live performances. I didn't see a SM58 once anywhere in their storage warehouse. You really should do a shoot-out against the SM7b. But please use a premium preamp for the SM7b. About the SM58... I fucking hate it. It was the first mic I bought when I was a teenager and I almost stopped singing after I got it. It made me sound sooo nasal I got embarrassed. That was until I got a handy recorder and figured out I didn't sound nasal at all, so I tried out different mics and yes, ONLY in the SM58 I sound like I have a cold and not in any other mic I tried out.

[@sung_yun]

Great review, thanks. (Acoustic Guitar 5:17, Singing 5:37, Spoken Word 5:59, Recommend 6:30)

[@vl292]

This IS a very good allround mic, so much more sophisticated compared to sm57 and I have nothing against 57. The added sensitivity helps a lot getting decent signal to noise ratio. My first one mysteriously died but i was replaced. 2nd one still going strong.

[@brenlouissurio2404]

You're the best reviewer I've watched lol. Very informative. It's short and concise with no bullshits.

[@starflyer4660]

I got this mike. It’s killer diller! Brings out my baritone voice perfectly! Great all purpose too!

[@martifingers]

Last night I did a live gig. The female singer asked if she could use her own Beta 57A rather than out standard SM58s. It was very good on her voice - not strikingly different but no doubt the rejection helped as her voice needed the most gain to match the other two male voices etc. I also agree with your assessment on acoustic guitar. As good a dynamic mic for this application as I've heard.

[@monsour1900]

Thank you for a great review Bandrew. I like your voice on thic mic as well. BTW, ever thought of doing a sticker review?

[@redcomn]

This mic handle feedback like a boss. Definitely my most fav for live out of others shure mic

[@gnarlysoundscapes7210]

Probably a good thing there's no bells or whistles on it. All that jingling and jangling would be distracting.

[@Podcastage]

Boooooo this man!

[@rickcunningham3702]

Great review of a favorite mic. I have an older Beta-57, with the flat face, that I have used with a variety of instruments over the years, both live and recording. I recall playing in a trad Irish band several years ago at a festival, I think we were the 4th or 5th band to play that particular day. All were acoustic bands, and all the previous guitar players were plugged in. The Fishman Matrix in my Taylor 410 has always sounded like rubber bands to me and I hate it, so I plopped my old Beta 57 on a stand. I promise you-- from just a few notes and chords played during a quick sound check-- people looked up and a couple pointed at me. They were so used to hearing piezo pickups that a dreadnought into the Beta 57 was an overwhelming difference. I didn't do anything special, just really run-of-the-mill DADGAD guitar, but several people came up to me after the set and commented on how great the guitar sounded. Your acoustic guitar test here is really nice. I'll have to learn this pizza song.

[@tcause]

These are great live sax mics... improved low end compared to a classic 57

[@ThomasJohnBourne]

I love these videos because every mic has some niche comment about a specific instrument it's good at lol

[@ARRiiVE]

That's a fact. I've been using it for years in Black Market Trio for both my soprano and tenor sax since my SDS LCM85 mic broke. I just got the LCM back so I can walk around and get free from the stand, so I'll have to repurpose that 57Beta... it's a sweet mic. I've even used it for singing.

[@TheLTGamer]

First! I'll come back to the comment once I'm done watching! Absolutely love the review! I actually do prefer this over the sm57 not by much but better. I use the sm57 for vocals/KZbin videos and it works quite well. Keep it up!

[@TheLTGamer]

Ooft I didn't know editing gets rid of the heart ♥ 😂

[@Podcastage]

That is super good news for me. =) That way someone can't change their comment to something awful after I heart it and make it look like I support awful things. Haha.

[@TheLTGamer]

@@Podcastage aha glad I can be of service

[@RitoruBorazaOfficial]

This was FANTASTIC review! Thank you so much.

[@eastbaymauiboy]

Great little review. I've got the Beta 56 (same mic with 90 degree adjustable angle) and it works GREAT on the snare and for a drummer vocal mic on a goosneck. Please do some reviews on the Sennheiser 600 series mics (especially E604), that would be awesome. Edit: looks like instrument mics are not really your thing. That's okay, enjoyed the review anyway

[@shirakura_j]

This microphone is excellent for doing remote interpretation (vocal language translation) tasks. Many clients have complimented the quality of my voice, and its super-cardioid polarity effectively mitigates any disruptive ambient sounds, such as ambulance sirens.

[@Podcastage]

That's fantastic news that it is working so well for you and making the final product that your clients have a better experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@luce0606]

Hi Podcastage! I love your videos/reviews and I've watched a ton lately. I know this is an old video so you may not see this, but for someone with the budget to get either one and the plan to get an audio interface anyway, would you suggest the Shure Beta 57a over the Samson Q2U? I love how the Beta 57a sounds, but I've noticed your high praise for the Samson Q2U in a few places and it sounds great too so it got me curious. I know the B57a isn't really entry-level when compared to the Q2U but I'm wondering if the Q2U is that good.

[@Up_All_Night]

Nice. Thumbs up for pizza death song.

[@drmikepov]

hey bandrew, awesome video as always, could you do a video on how you treated your room? it seems to sound awesome

[@davidkay3443]

Great video.. am after a new mic for vocals... I had been usong the 58a beta .. dont know whether get another of those or get the 57beta... Which would you choose out of the two? New subscriber from UK

[@Fludded]

I used to tape op at George Martins Air Studios in London. The SM57 was the go to snare mic. I like this mics sound but I hate it being called “beta” and I don’t like the colour. I wish-it was black.

[@romari2706]

Your voice source much better on the Shure Beta 57a than the Shure Beta 58a. It has better clarity. The noise rejection was excellent. It seems great for a lower range voice to avoid a boomy sound.

[@kesamek8537]

Excellent mic comparisons thank you.

[@REGNiZZ]

00:45 I hope that was just an sound effect (probably was cuz dynamic mic wont pic it up so clearly)

[@paulstix1]

Hallo there , I’m a singing drummer and have been recommended this mic over the beta 58 due to this one not picking up too much of the acoustic drums & cymbals . Would you agree ? Currently use a standard shure SM 58 & have done for years . As I’m singing more these days thought an upgrade was in order . Thanks for your time and the helpful videos .

[@MikeBroderick33]

Bandrew, this sounds great. I'd love a versus between this and the sE V7 if you can. Thanks!

[@justincarrasco3680]

Sick electric and acoustic guitar tone

[@Podcastage]

Justin. Thanks. On the acoustic this thing just sounded outstanding! I'm still refinding my electric guitar tone, but I think I'm getting closer, and I really liked the tone here.

[@michaelfenix1159]

Man, please do more KZbin videos, your reviews are fucking awesome and fun!

[@rivenimpact]

Please can u review the mic on the cooler master mh752 btw love ur reviews they are really helpful and accurate and honest unlike many other youtube channels that just say things for the sake of the video. Your reviews are the best on KZbin thanks for the great content and please review the cooler master mh752 thnx. 💓

[@Visiondistorted]

Hope you get a chance to review podmic soon. Curious if this mic is worth the wait for my podcast setup

[@Podcastage]

I'm starting to think it's just a figment of our imagination. haha.

[@nopeoplecorp]

love your reviews!

[@nobodyhaslogin]

Amazing mic! Thank you, Bandrew for the review

[@Podcastage]

Thank you for being your awesome self Ducky! Appreciate you!

[@metalinyourhead3604]

I just bought it for snare and guitar and I can’t wait to try it, he’ll I’ve even dropped it already and no damage. I do have one issue though….. the clip sucks! It’s a pain in the ass to get it on any mic stand.

[@EDXVA]

So glad I discoreved Your channel, Gratz for 100k Subscribers goal!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the really kind words.

[@soundzofnoize8603]

Incredible sounding mic 🎤 thank you!

[@dav07]

for voice sounds perfect and very good quality

[@markwinslow1423]

270 degrees is the same as the 2nd 90 degree in your review. I believe you meant to say 225 degrees in the third position

[@Hmmarv]

Big fan of the channel, please review oktava mics!!

[@ninjabluewings]

The vocal microphone of choice for many years by artists including David Grey and Oasis so it must be pretty decent

[@guillermotorresva1492]

Excelente! Muchas gracias! Que opinas del CAD D189 y del Audio technica atm610a ? Sería genial una review. Abrazo grande.

[@solomonb5990]

Dope video bandrew

[@jawsxx8683]

I would imagine this would be a fantastic mic for snare or the beater on a kick drum.

[@aXisofmusic]

Great review! I subscribed. 🎤

[@kwazar6725]

I have one of these in my drawer for 18 years. Time for some tests.

[@Podcastage]

Yeah. Pull that mic out and put it to use.

[@slimqq7694]

Hello, great work as always! Could you test microphone: ASUS ROG Strix Magnus ? Have a nice day!

[@gianlucadepertis9420]

Hi, I found this rewiew very interesting. I want to buy a supercardiod mike for the voice to reduce the acoustic return in the mike of the drums as we play in a small room. I was thinking about the Beta 57 A, but you said that maybe is not the best for voice. Could you suggest something else supercardiod for the voice?

[@Podcastage]

The Beta 87a is more designed for vocals and it's super cardioid.

[@suzannemccutcheon8741]

Worth every penny

[@artysanmobile]

It’s a very different sound to the SM57. I have one in my kit but can never find anyone who wants to use it, which I think is an appearance issue. (Actually mine is not an ‘A’.) To me, it sounds worlds better than the SM on virtually everything I’ve tried it on, particularly guitar, where I haven’t used an SM for at least 30 years. At this rate, someday I will have the most minty, vintage Beta57 in the world, and I’ll sell it on eBay to some deranged collector for, like, $90. Btw, that was such a touching performance. I hope everyone survives it.

[@newdensity7553]

Peter Yianilos I’ll buy it.

[@brenlouissurio2404]

Would you recommend this for micing bass amps?

[@JackDenning]

Tell AudioHaze to get one!! My fav mic

[@CenturyOfCid]

The difference between the Beta and the SM57 was like night and day. It sounds more like an M201 than an SM57

[@McCambira]

Hi guy! Which would you recommend me to use in a live performance, solo to capture the sound of my Gibson J45, the BETA57 or the SM57?

[@Podcastage]

I haven't mic-ed a J45 before, but the BETA57 seems a bit more natural in comparison to the 57. It doesn't have the same peaks so I'd probably lean towards that if those were my two options.

[@kindnick58]

I own a couple.. Great product

[@octopussoundbox]

amazing review

[@wowawewah]

I already have one for performing, but will it be good for streaming and recording?

[@jinlove5203]

Shall I buy this

[@anonymusum]

If the 57 would be a mic it would be a Beyerdynamic M201. That goes for this 57 as well.

[@rubydreams6345]

What are your top 3 picks for best warm, smooth and “present” microphone for singing under $1K? Saw your vids on the $400 range. Pizza for thoughts...

[@Podcastage]

Off the top of my head without looking back through videos the ones that come to mind would be the Austrian Audio OC818 (or OC18), Warm Audio WA87, Shure KSM32, sE Electronics sE4400a, and if you want Ribbon I’d throw the Beyerdynamic M160 in there as well if you want a LOT of warmth.

[@Podcastage]

Dang. I have to throw the Beyer M201 TG in there as well and also the SM7b. I can’t pick just 3. You can’t do this to me!

[@rubydreams6345]

Podcastage I know it’s an awful thing to do! It’s just we hear things incredibly similar (almost identical in your reviews so far) and I really trust your opinion, expertise and fair opinion. That’s gold in this world of so much and me knowing so little. “Gold, Jerry. Gold!” I bought a T-shirt and prepared to go up to 3 toppings on your pizza. I mean, I’m not a monster...

[@rubydreams6345]

Podcastage I will check your reviews on each of these mics!

[@rubydreams6345]

Podcastage Socks officially knocked off on replying to my comment and so darn quickly, by the way.

[@Vertshark]

Nice looking axe. Is it a Fender or from someone else?

[@Podcastage]

Ernie Ball Music Man. =)

[@Vertshark]

@@Podcastage Nice. The contrast in colors between the body and the pick guard is outstanding.

[@suryajaya08032000]

for tabla best mic ?

[@AFLive]

So what’s the Best Vocal mic ?!?! I do have a Bassy voice

[@arroyorico81]

Thanks for the info

[@vladkopompa60]

I think is great for vocal 😎

[@PabloVermell]

THANKS A LOT

[@Podcastage]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@ibrahimabueraq759]

Thank you for the video. Please review Arozzi Sfera Pro Mic

[@gabrielchavarria22]

I actually prefer the classic 57.

[@torijones9992]

Why is that?

[@onzkicg]

This one vs Senheisser e935? Which is best for male baritone ballad vocals? thanks

[@davecarleton2598]

You should check out the GLS ES-57

[@nicovanliempt1179]

Nice through thru the hallway 😎 Next time hit a nail into wood with this mic 😂

[@pipomaggi]

03:20 - i really like this riff 👍

[@nicolasnovoa538]

Beautiful song

[@Kragatar]

I want to see the next sticker go down the toilet. :-P That is a great sounding mic. I love that bluish finish they put on the Beta mics too.

[@Keyznguitarz]

So, why for years has Shure gotten away with the "0.6mm (2 ft.)" misprint? It should've always been "0.6m (2 ft.)".

[@TamerZiady]

It seems that it rejects less than the SM57...Odd especially since it is super-cardioid. One would think it would be better.

[@strangersun7721]

"BOOM SMASH!" Yeah man! That's how you handle stickers. PLEASE STOP, music companies.

[@derekturley7806]

Do you got a video on removing microphone hiss?

[@guitarz99]

from what i understand the 58 and 57 have the same capsule?

[@brunomamede2352]

Which is better for sing? Beta SM57 or Beta 87A?

[@sebastianarruti8859]

Sennheiser e865 or Shure ksm9 review pls!

[@trailjager977]

Im looking for a usb microphone that doesnt pick up back ground noise like mouse clicks and keyboard sound. what can you recommend?

[@wadebradshaw3522]

Samson Q2U - he reviewed it over a year ago I think

[@Emet.V]

Beta sounds crisp

[@ZohondeKids]

4:03 You even added a harmony!

[@Podcastage]

Yes I did.