Shure kick drum microphone for attack and low end
For a tight kick drum sound, the Shure Beta 91a focuses on what matters most: strong low-end response, clear attack and solid punch. This condenser boundary microphone is optimized for kick drums, but also works for traditional low-frequency applications such as piano.
The half-cardioid polar pattern helps reject off-axis sound and offers maximum gain-before-feedback. Even at extremely high sound pressure levels, the Beta 91a remains usable, with studio-quality sound in high-SPL environments.
Boundary microphone with integrated XLR preamp
The low-profile design with integrated preamp and XLR connector keeps setup efficient and tidy. No external mounting is required, which makes this kick drum microphone practical for fast stage or studio setups.
The dual-position contour switch lets you adapt the capture to the application. You can choose a flat response for a natural sound in most situations, or the low-mid setting for strong low-frequency punch with enough high-frequency attack.
Shure Beta 91a and technical details
The Shure Beta 91a has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and a sensitivity of 48.5 dBV/Pa / 3.8 mV/Pa. Equivalent self-noise is 25.5 dB(A), while the microphone can handle sound pressure levels up to 155 dB.
Compared to the Beta 91, this version has an updated capsule with a more natural high-frequency response. If you want personal advice on a kick drum microphone or combining it with a second microphone, Magna Music can help with staff who are musicians themselves.
