Description
HIRE – Shure Beta 52A Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone (Melbourne)
Punchy, focused low‑end for kick and bass instruments. The Shure Beta 52A is a dedicated dynamic kick drum mic with a deep, tailored low‑frequency response — perfect for kick drum, floor toms, bass cabinets and other low‑end sources on stage or in the studio.
Key Features
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Dynamic microphone optimised for kick drum and low‑frequency instruments
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Supercardioid pickup pattern for excellent isolation and feedback control
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Tailored LF response with defined attack and weighty bottom‑end
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Integrated swivel mount for quick positioning inside or outside the drum
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Rugged Shure construction built to handle high SPL and touring use
Perfect For
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Kick drum (inside or just outside the port)
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Floor toms & percussion
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Bass guitar cabinets & keyboards
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Live sound, studio recording & broadcast
What’s Included (per mic)
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Shure Beta 52A dynamic kick drum microphone
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Integrated swivel mount/mic stand adapter
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Zippered pouch or protective case
Popular Add‑Ons
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Mic stands: Short boom stands for kick, full‑height booms for bass cabs
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Drum mic kits: Snare, tom and overhead mics to complete the kit
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Backline: Drum kits, bass amps and DI boxes
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Full PA packages: Mixers, speakers, monitors and engineer
Tech Specs (Essentials)
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Type: Dynamic, supercardioid kick/bass microphone
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Application: Kick drum, floor tom, bass cabs, low‑frequency sources
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Connection: Standard 3‑pin XLR
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Use With: Any professional mixer, stagebox or audio interface with mic preamps
Need exact frequency curve, sensitivity and max SPL? We’ll provide the full Shure Beta 52A datasheet on request.
Delivery & Setup
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Melbourne metro same‑day delivery available (subject to schedule)
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Bump‑in/bump‑out and drum sound‑check on request
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Can be supplied as part of a complete drum or band package
Requirements
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Mixer, audio interface or stagebox with XLR mic input
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XLR cabling (supplied) and suitable stand/placement
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PA or recording system to connect to
Why Hire from Concert AV
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Tour‑maintained microphones tested and cleaned before every job
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Experienced audio techs who know drum miking & gain structure
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Flexible logistics: delivery, setup, live support
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Trusted by venues, agencies & production companies across Melbourne
Ready to book the Shure Beta 52A? Tell us your date, venue/suburb, number of mics required and whether you need stands, drum mics, backline or full PA.