Tailored frequency response provides drums, amplified instruments, and horns with studio quality sound Built–in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain-before-feedback and superior rejection of off–axis sound Compact design reduces stage clutter Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse Neodymium magnet for high signal–to–noise ratio output Minimally affected by varying load impedance Advanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibration Legendary Shure quality and reliabilityThe Shure BETA®56A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.A built-in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.