20 Most Recent Shure Beta 87A Professional Microphone Questions & Answers

It's a condenser mic, so I suspect you aren't getting power to it. Make sure the phantom power is turned on on the mixer.

Question edited for correct maker name Shire/Shure and what it is. Question moved from Televisions to the correct category. If it has been dropped by someone, it needs a new capsule, but first check the wiring and shielding on the cables and plugs. https://www.google.com/search?q=shure+beta+87a+capsule ..

Very doubtful this is a proprietary part. Look online at the Nuetrik and Switchcraft catalogs and you'll likely find it.

You can purchase a replacement from Shure Parts at 800-516-2525.

Unfortunately, there are many types of counterfeits out there. So, differences that you see posted online might not apply to all counterfeits.That is, various factories in China produce the counterfeits differently. The best thing to do is to completely avoid unreliable sources, such as eBay and Craigslist. Be extremely suspicious of any products on the internet.

The Beta 87A requires phantom power from the mixer. Make certain you turn on phantom power on the mixer.

yes, most electronic part stores or web, remember that this mike is low impedance, made for cable runs over 20 feet, if you use a shorter cable it will work but the sound will be not right

Now let me get this straight...your $250.00 Shure condenser mic needs a new inner foam "pop" filter which runs around $3.00 (# 95A2428)http://www.fullcompass.com/product/351735.htmland you're not gonna buy one?!? Call Fullcompass and make sure that the part is an original Shure replacement part as "generic's" could change the frequency response.

Read the following: http://shure.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/178

Contact Shure for repairs. www.shure.com/service

Sounds like either local interference or it needs to go to Shure for repair. Can you try it in another location maybe 10 miles or further away from the present location. If it operates in the MHz band you need to replace it, it is illegel to use that band in the US..

Call Shure Repair at 800-516-2525.

Send the mic to Shure for repairs. www.shure.com/service

Check the wiring at the xlr first, maybe 1 leg of the balanced output has come off or maybe a bad solder joint inside.

If its weak and thin then it sound like this might help.

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