Shure BETA 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone

The Kick Drum Mic That Engineers Reach For First.

The Shure BETA 52A-X is a professional supercardioid dynamic microphone purpose-built for kick drum and bass instrument applications. Trusted on stages and in studios worldwide, the BETA 52A delivers the deep, punchy low-end response and tight transient attack that engineers demand from a kick drum mic — with the durability to handle decades of hard use.

Its integrated XLR connector and mounting system allow it to be positioned inside the kick drum shell without a stand, making setup fast and positioning precise. The supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent rejection of off-axis sound, keeping snare, toms, and cymbals out of the kick channel.

Key Features

• Supercardioid dynamic capsule — tailored frequency response for kick drum and bass
• Frequency response: 20Hz–1kHz — optimised for low-frequency sources
• High SPL handling — handles the extreme transient peaks of kick drum without distortion
• Integrated XLR connector with swivel mount — positions inside the kick shell without a stand
• Supercardioid polar pattern — excellent rejection of off-axis bleed from other drums
• Neodymium magnet for high signal output and improved sensitivity
• No phantom power required — plug in and go
• Durable all-metal construction built for touring and studio use

Ideal For

• Kick drum — studio recording and live performance
• Bass guitar amplifier close-miking
• Floor tom and low-frequency percussion
• Any application requiring deep, accurate low-end capture

In the Box

• Shure BETA 52A dynamic microphone
• Integrated swivel mount with XLR connector
• Zippered carrying case