Shure Beta 91A Kick Drum Mic Hire
Looking for Shure Beta 91A kick drum mic hire for a session that needs a low-profile boundary mic inside the shell? The Beta 91A is a half-cardioid condenser boundary microphone built specifically for kick drums, delivering a strong low-end response and superior attack and punch even at extremely high sound pressure levels.
A uniform half-cardioid polar pattern gives maximum gain-before-feedback and strong rejection of off-axis sound, which matters when a kick mic sits close to other loud sources on a busy stage. The frequency response is tailored specifically for kick drum and other low frequency applications, with a wide dynamic range built for high SPL environments. Beyond kick drums, this Shure Beta 91A kick drum mic hire unit also handles other low frequency sources well, including piano.
A precision-engineered low-profile design integrates the preamplifier and XLR connector into the mic body, maximising setup efficiency and minimising stage clutter since it requires no external mounting hardware. A two-position contour switch lets an engineer dial in the right tone on the day: flat response for natural sound in most applications, or a low-mid scoop setting for a strong low frequency punch with plenty of higher frequency attack when a mix needs a kick drum to cut through.
Why Hire the Beta 91A
- Half-cardioid polar pattern for maximum gain-before-feedback
- Low-profile design with integrated preamplifier and XLR connector
- Requires no external mounting
- Two-position contour switch for flat or low-mid scoop response
- Wide dynamic range built for high SPL environments
- Suited to kick drum and other low frequency sources including piano
