Beta 56a on a snare - live

theDBC · 6th November 2008

I love my i5 on snare, I think it may be my favorite (live - club) mic for guitar and percussion too, but I saw a beta 56a for sale cheap and am going to get it.

I searched (GASP! Someone searched before posting?) for related posts, but didn't find many opinions on the 56 vs a 57 or i5 - in a LIVE setting.

I'm thinking the 56 is going to be great functionally because it, like the i5, is all metal. What are your opinions on the sound?

nathanvacha · 7th November 2008

You won't regret getting a 56. I use them on snare all the time. Also a favorite for guitars. Anything you'd use a 57 on but you want the lower profile.

**Remoteness** · 7th November 2008

Yes, but a Beta56 and Beta57 sound much different than an SM57.
I'm not sure if I like the Beta56 or 57 better than a good old SM57 on snare...

What do you folks think?

By the way, I've been using a TLM104 as my "go to" snare mic for quite some time now.

Roland · 9th November 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

Yes, but a Beta56 and Beta57 sound much different than an SM57.
I'm not sure if I like the Beta56 or 57 better than a good old SM57 on snare...

What do you folks think?

By the way, I've been using a TLM104 as my "go to" snare mic for quite some time now.

If the drum's good I sometimes prefer the Beta 57 on the top, however, I still prefer the standard 57 underneath.

Regards

Roland

6th November 2008	#1
theDBC Gear nut Joined: Sep 2007 Location: ATL, Dirty South Posts: 79 Thread Starter	Beta 56a on a snare - live I love my i5 on snare, I think it may be my favorite (live - club) mic for guitar and percussion too, but I saw a beta 56a for sale cheap and am going to get it. I searched (GASP! Someone searched before posting?) for related posts, but didn't find many opinions on the 56 vs a 57 or i5 - in a LIVE setting. I'm thinking the 56 is going to be great functionally because it, like the i5, is all metal. What are your opinions on the sound?

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Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	Yes, but a Beta56 and Beta57 sound much different than an SM57. I'm not sure if I like the Beta56 or 57 better than a good old SM57 on snare... What do you folks think? By the way, I've been using a TLM104 as my "go to" snare mic for quite some time now. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network What about my Facebook Profile? Remoteness on Myspace

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7th November 2008	#2
nathanvacha Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,231	You won't regret getting a 56. I use them on snare all the time. Also a favorite for guitars. Anything you'd use a 57 on but you want the lower profile.