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Shure Beta 52A Reviews  5 / 5 based on 4 reviewsI really can't say enough good things about this mic. People tend to have a huge bias towards a certain brand and model of kick drum mic they like (Shure Beta 52, AKG D112 & Audix D6, mainly), and while I've tried all 3 major contenders, the Beta 52 is certainly the most well-rounded.
There are certain applications where I'll find myself usi... [read more on Audiofanzine] MatrixClaw rated this unit on 2012-03-31. The Shure Beta 52 is specialized for the kick, and it does not disappoint in this regard. In truth, most of the kick drum microphones are quite acceptable and on par with each other, and being more of a vocalist, I was going to be impressed with any of them, considering the fact that I am used to having someone stick an SM57 on the kick and EQ i... [read more on Audiofanzine] Kierkes rated this unit on 2011-07-18. What I like most about this mic is its high quality sound.? It captures the Kick drum excellently.? Every recording I have made with drums I have reached for this mic.? It provides a nice thumpy warm sound while rejecting almost all other noise (sometimes the snare can get through).? I also love to use it on my bass amps.? It brings the same war... [read more on Audiofanzine] songboy rated this unit on 2009-11-18. I've been using the Beta 52A for about three or four years. When I was deciding what type of kick drum microphone to buy I decided to buy both a 52A and an AKG D112 and shoot them out to see which I liked better for the sound I was trying to achieve. In the end I end up keeping the D112 and selling the 52A, but this does not mean the 52A isn't a... [read more on Audiofanzine] moosers rated this unit on 2009-02-04.
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