Shure BETA 87C Studio Grade Vocal Microphone with Built-in Pop Filter - Single Element Cardioid Condenser Mic with A25D Mic Clip and Storage Bag, Ideal for Studio Recording and Live Performances

I sing in a contemporary Christian group at church. We have a pretty big PA and full band and tracks setup. I've always felt the Beta 58a our church uses are muddy, but always thought it was a PA thing. I finally bought a beta 87a for myself though and was blown away at how clear the sound was. Even through my in-ears I am finally really happy with the tone I am getting from this mic. Loud, soft, speaking... It's like hearing my own voice I guess is the best way to put it. For the price point I wasn't expecting such a major difference over the beta 58a, but it blows it out of the water.Having said that, I might be careful with this mic if your vocalists are, um, less than pro? This mic won't cover up any imperfections like the 58 will.

The media could not be loaded. Started liking condenser mics more and more as I got to use them more and more compared to non-condenser microphones. The headsets I use for live broadcasting both have hypercardioid condensers (Beyerdynamic) and they just sound so much better than the SM58's I used to use for live sound/announcing. Only problem was I couldn't use the headsets for live announcing because the feedback would be too much! Always wanted full blown studio condenser mic but didn't want the bill.. this beta 87A fits right in between!It's very lightweight which will be great for our events where I'm holding a mic for 10-12 hours. Really like the flat top as it is already promoting holding it at the ideal angle for the best sound.This review is really just for the unboxing video, I may or may not do a video review later. We did some kareoke with it and general talking and WOW is it a lot better than the SM58's I was using before.Highly recommend if you're looking for something between a standard mic and a very expensive studio mic!!

I absolutely love everything about this mic. It has some heft to it, it looks nice, it feels nice to the touch; but best of all? It sounds amazing.The pickup pattern is Supercardioid which has a little more rear-pickup than you'd think; but sound quality alone trumps this small annoyance. The think that separates the 87A from the rest of the Shure handheld pack is that it is a condenser microphone - so don't use it on terribly loud sound sources. It works best for me on vocals that nice more hi-end definition.Overall, it earns every one of the five stars I gave it - and buying on Amazon saves you a ton of coin over the big box competitors!

I love microphones and collect them. I am an older male with a sorta deep and dark voice and I sing cover music at bars and record originals at home. For years I used an Audix OM5 at clubs and have no problem with it. I started using a beta 58 and that was fine too. Nobody at a club knows the difference, except I do and it helps when things sit in a mix nicely. Recently I bought vocal mikes from EV, AKG, Audio Technica, Sennheiser and this unit. Today, I was using the Audio Technica e6100 working on new songs and then switched to the Beta 87a and the difference was very obvious….same exact signal chain and settings. For my voice, so far in my shootout the Beta 87 just sits right. I am going to continue switching between the mics: e6100, e945, ND86, and the audio Technica and will update this when I have lived with them a good bit.

The product arrived broken

The shipment took a month. A couple days over the deadline. Good packaging and content complete. I am trying it out today on performance so cannot comment but I have used my friends of the same make and hopefully the clean sound and warmth are the same.

I'd been using SM58s and some wireless EKG mics for 20 years or more and was perfectly happy with the sound quality ... UNTIL our sound engineer showed up at a gig with a Beta 87C and let me sing through it. First thing the next morning I was online ordering another for myself. The difference is nothing short of mind-boggling.While the SM58 is a great mic and kinda the industry standard, the 87C provides SO MUCH more clarity and definition. Even in a loud mix, my voice cuts through the clutter without being strident or sibilant-heavy. It's about as close to a studio sound as you're gonna get in a live performance.As other reviewers have noted, though, this mic is not for the faint of heart. If you're anything less than a stellar vocalist, your every little mistake is going to be out there on the table for everyone to hear. There is none of that warming and smoothing that happens with some other mics. This mic reproduces your voice with exacting clarity, both the good and the bad. If you are already a solid singer, this mic will allow the nuances of your performance to shine like gold.The only other potential downside is the mic's weight; it's very light compared with most stage mics I've used. Some folks may like that, but personally, I like a mic that's heavy enough to be used as a cudgel in the event an obnoxious drunk tries to get up on stage with us. (The SM58, swung on the end of a quality cord, is great for this purpose.)But in the end, sound quality must win out over self-defense. This mic is my new go-to!

I play in a worship band, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, with multiple backup vocalists. I've been using Shure SM58 - the industry standard - for all the vocalists. I don't have a complaint with the SM58. However, as the lead vocalist, I wanted to try a better mic for myself.I was not disappointed. With the first song, it was noticeable that Shure Beta 87C somehow captured my voice better, fuller, more dynamic - it made me sound better. Most of all, I now feel more confident to let it loose ... Definitely worth it if you want to take it to the next level up ...