Shure Beta 91A Compact Boundary Condenser Microphone

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Key Features of BETA 91A

  • Broad frequency range
  • Slim, low-profile form factor
  • Cardioid pickup pattern
  • Swappable cartridge system

SKU: BETA 91A
Condition: Brand New
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Shure Beta 91A Compact Boundary Condenser Microphone | BETA 91A

The kick drum needs articulation. The piano needs to sound like it’s right there in the room. You want low-end thump without the boom. That’s where the Shure Beta 91A fits: it’s a boundary condenser microphone built for those high-SPL, tight-sound sources where every detail matters but space is at a premium.

  • Compact boundary design ? sits flush on a floor, piano lid, or stage surface, minimizing phase issues and picking up sound exactly where you place it.
  • Tailored frequency response delivers a solid low-end punch while keeping mids and highs clear, so your kick drum cuts through the mix without needing heavy EQ.
  • Condenser capsule inside a rugged, tour-tough housing; it handles high sound pressure levels without distortion, making it the go-to for live sound and studio tracking alike.
  • Uniform polar pattern across the hemisphere above its mounting surface ? you get consistent coverage and natural rejection of unwanted stage noise from below.

This is the mic for engineers who want weight and detail from a tight, low-profile package. If you’re miking a grand piano from inside the lid, placing it onstage for kick drum, or putting it under a snare for extra crack, the Beta 91A gives you the articulate, controlled sound of a studio boundary condenser ? without the fuss of a full-size stand.

SKU: BETA 91A Category:
Weight 1.65 lbs
Dimensions 10 × 5 × 3.4 in

Shure Beta 91A Compact Boundary Condenser Microphone Specs

Key Specs Polar Pattern Half-Cardioid
Element Type Electret Condenser
Controls Low-Mid Cut
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 155 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-Kilohm Load)
151 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 2.5-Kilohm Load)
Analog Output 1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources Phantom Power
Microphone Polar Pattern Half-Cardioid
Element Type Electret Condenser
Sound Field Mono
Orientation N/A to Boundary Mics
Controls Low-Mid Cut
Filter & EQ Low Cut: -7 dB at 400 Hz
Circuitry Solid-State
Performance Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 155 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-Kilohm Load)
151 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 2.5-Kilohm Load)
Sensitivity 3.8 mV/Pa / -48.5 dBV/Pa
Dynamic Range 125.5 dB (2500-Ohm Load, 1 kHz at 1% THD)
121.5 dB (1000-Ohm Load, 1 kHz at 1% THD)
Equivalent Noise Level 29.5 dB SPL (A-Weighted, Typical)
Connectivity Analog Output 1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Power Sources Phantom Power
Operating Voltage 11 to 52 V (Phantom Power)
Physical Color Blue / Gray
Mounting Thread Size No Mount Included
Dimensions H: 3.7 x W: 0.8 x L: 5.5″ / H: 95.1 x W: 20.3 x L: 139.1 mm
Weight 16.6 oz / 470 g
Packaging Info Package Weight 1.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10 x 5 x 3.4″
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