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Shure Beta 53 Headworn Microphone

Headworn Microphone Adjustable headworn vocal mic with ultra-thin design. Built for demanding performance applications.

Full Description

 

Condenser
Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
Available Options
BETA 53 Wired Headworn Vocal Microphone
WBH53 Wireless Headworn Vocal Microphone

The BETA 53 is a fully adjustable omnidirectional condenser headworn vocal microphone, designed for applications where unconspicuous appearance and incredible sound quality are required. Its lightweight, adjustable, modular headband, flexible wireframe and soft earpieces provide a comfortable fit while still allowing the Beta 53 to be positioned as close to the left or right corner of the mouth as possible, assuring maximum voice pickup. 

The BETA 53 microphone features an extended frequency response and high SPL handling ability. It is uniquely designed to provide the sound quality and performance consistency required for environments such as professional theater, event production, trade shows and seminars. 

A wireless version is available as the WBH53.

Downloads
User Guide (English) 
Beta 53 Spec Sheet
Brochure

FEATURES

 

  • Comfortable, latex-free Dynaflex® earforms that hide behind the ears
  • Thin, non-reflective wireframe that is easily hidden underneath hair
  • Ultra-thin detachable microphone boom mount for right or left positioning
  • Interchangeable frequency response caps (mild or high, two pieces each)
  • Two foam windscreens included
  • Clothing clip for securing cable
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Easy to clean
  • Durable carrying case for protective storage
  • Available with either TA4F connectors or tinned leads (no connector) for full wireless system compatibility
  • Includes In-Line Preamplifier
  • WBH53: Available in either black or tan

SPECS

Type
Condenser (electret bias)
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20KHz
Response Curve Image Small Beta53 View Larger
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Output Noise (equivalent dBSPL, A-weighted)
39.0 dB typical; 42.0 dB maximum
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
55 dB at 94 dB SPL
Recommended Minimum Input Impedance
>1 kilohm
Preamp Output Impedance
136 ohms
Output Level, open circuit, ref. 1v/Pa at 1 kHz
-50.0 +/- 3.0dB 3.16mV
Maximum Sound Pressure Level
147 dBSPL at 1% THD/1 kilohm load
Dynamic Range
108 dB (max. SPL with 1k load, minus typical A-wt. noise)
Current Drain
4.6 mA (preamp and microphone)
Output Polarity
Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces a positive voltage at:
Pin 2 relative to pin 3 at the output connector of the preamp
Power Requirements
Phantom power; 11 to 52 Vdc positive on pins 2 and 3, return on pin 1 (ground)
Net Weight
135.35 g (4.75 oz.) microphone and in-line preamp
Cable
1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with mini 4-pin connector (TA4F)
User Guides Language File Size
BETA 53-54 User Guide English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese 3905 (kb)