Description
HIRE – Shure Beta 91A Boundary Kick Drum Microphone (Melbourne)
Tight, modern kick tone straight out of the box. The Shure Beta 91A is a boundary condenser microphone voiced for kick drum and low‑frequency sources, giving you fast attack, punch and clarity with minimal setup.
Key Features
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Half‑cardioid boundary condenser mic for kick and low‑frequency instruments
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Tailored frequency response for modern kick sounds with defined click and weight
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Two‑position contour switch for choosing between more attack or more low‑end
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Boundary design minimises phase issues and keeps stage clutter down
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Rugged, low‑profile housing ideal for tours, studios and broadcast
Perfect For
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Kick drum (inside the shell, on a pillow or pad)
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Cajons and low‑profile percussion setups
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Piano, lecterns and stage decks (as a boundary mic)
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Live sound, studio recording & broadcast
What’s Included (per mic)
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Shure Beta 91A boundary kick drum microphone
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Protective pouch or case
Popular Add‑Ons
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Exterior kick mic: e.g. Beta 52A or similar for dual‑mic kick setups
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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: Condenser boundary microphone, half‑cardioid pattern
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Application: Kick drum, cajon, piano, lecterns, stage floors
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Connection: Standard 3‑pin XLR
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Power: Requires 48 V phantom power from mixer or preamp
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Use With: Professional mixers, stageboxes or interfaces with phantom power
Need exact frequency curve, sensitivity and max SPL? We’ll provide the full Shure Beta 91A 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, band or broadcast package
Requirements
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Mixer, audio interface or stagebox with XLR mic input
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48 V phantom power on the input channel
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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 91A? Tell us your date, venue/suburb, number of mics required and whether you need stands, additional drum mics, backline or full PA.