Shure BETA 56 - Stage Monitor & P.A. Loudspeaker Placement; Loudspeaker Positioning; Microphone Specifications and Components; Type and Frequency Response

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STAGE MONITOR & P.A. LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT
For maximum rejection of unwanted sound, place the stage
monitor(s) or P.A. system loudspeakers at a 60° angle from the
rear of the Beta 56, not directly behind it (see Figure 1). Always
check out the stage setup before a performance to ensure opti-
mum placement of microphone and monitors.
180°
120°120°
90°
0°
P.A. SYSTEM
LOUDSPEAKER
MONITOR
LOUDSPEAKER(S)
90°
RECOMMENDED LOUDSPEAKER LOCATIONS
FIGURE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Dynamic (moving coil)
Frequency Response
50 to 16,000 Hz (see Figure 2)
NOTE: The curve below shows on–axis response at a
distance of 2 feet from a uniform sound source. Your
response may vary, depending on microphone position.
0.6 m
(2 FT)
+10
500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000 20,00050 100 20020
0
–10
51 mm
(2 IN.)
25 mm
(1 IN.)
3 mm
(1/8 IN.)
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 2
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone
axis, uniform with frequency (see Figure 3)
120
o
150
o
150
o
120
o
180
o
150
o
120
o
150
o
120
o
180
o
60
o
90
o
30
o
30
o
60
o
–5 dB
–10 dB
–15 dB
–20 dB
90
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
30
o
60
o
90
o
–5 dB
–10 dB
–15 dB
–20 dB
00
10000 Hz
6300 Hz
2500 Hz
1000 Hz
500 Hz
250 Hz
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
FIGURE 3
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage –71 dB* (0.28 mV)
Power Level –51.6 dB**. . .
*0 dB = 1 v/mbar
**0 dB = 1 mw/10 mbar
Impedance
Rated impedance is 150 W (290 W actual) for connection to
microphone inputs rated low Z
Phasing
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on
pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Connector
Three–pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case
Silver blue enamel–painted die cast metal with hardened,
matte-finished steel mesh grille
Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter
Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180°, with stan-
dard 5/8”-27 thread (see Figure 4)
STAND
ADAPTER
MICROPHONE
STAND
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ADUSTMENT
KNOB
180_
BUILT–IN BETA 56 STAND ADAPTER
FIGURE 4
Net Weight
468 grams (16.7 oz)
Certification
Conforms to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE
marking; meets European Union EMC Immunity Require-
ments (EN 50 082–1, 1992).
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
5/8” to 3/8” (Euro) Thread Adapter 95A2050. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Bag 26A21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Windscreen A1WS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cable (7.6 m [25 ft] C25E, C25F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cartridge R174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grille Assembly RK320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plug (Connector) Assembly 90F1984. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .