Dont be fooled by its compact size. The Beta 56A is a powerful addition to your mic collection. Its tuned to fully capture the vitality of big sound sources. From snares and toms. To guitar amps and brass. And because its so small its easy to to get to those hard-to-reach places. The 56A focuses precisely on whats in front of it thanks to the supercardioid pickup pattern. For exceptionally clean noise-free results. It has even become the mic of choice for a rare breed - drummers who sing. It keeps your voice clear by dramatically reducing the intrusive spill from around you. And because its made by Shure you know its pretty much unbreakable.