Product Comparison: AKG C7 vs Shure BETA 87A

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AKG C7 Condenser Microphone

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Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

AKG

Shure

Model

BETA 87A

Origin

Austria

Mexico

About the Product

The C7 microphone features a custom-tuned super Cardioid condenser capsule with hand-selected components, so your voice is reproduced with pristine clarity and sparkling highs. And the C7 handles incredibly high sound pressure levels, for maximum fidelity during your loudest performances.

The Shure BETA 87A is a premium quality supercardioid hand-held electret condenser vocal microphone with exceptionally smooth frequency response and high sound pressure level capability.

Key Specs

Microphone Type

Condenser

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid

Minimum Frequency Response

20 Hz

50 Hz

Maximum Frequency Response

20 kHz

What customers say about "Key Specs"

AKG C7 Condenser Microphone

Great microphone. Solid build.
High end product - great sound.
This microphone is excellent, it has crystal clear sound quality.
Amazing microphone, really good quality.
Sound is very natural and clarity is superb.

Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

This microphone is working fine and no issue.
Great product, works as expected.
Love this microphone! The sound quality is amazing.
This is a very good microphone for the price. I am very happy with it.
Beautiful clear sound, comfortable to hold, no feedback problem.

Size & Weight

Height

7.28 in.

7.56 in.

Width

2 in.

Depth

2 in.

Weight

0.7 lbs.

0.46 lbs.

Features

Equivalent Noise Level

21 dBA

23 dBA

Maximum SPL

150 dB SPL

140 dB SPL

Output Impedance

600 Ω

150 Ω

Microphone Sensitivity

-48.0dB

-52.0dB

Interface

XLR

Power Options

+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface

Extras

Open-Space Capsule Design, Mechano-Pneumatic Shock Absorber Suspension, Multi-Layer Pop Noise Protection, 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm, 24-Karat Gold AKG Capsule Technology

Advanced cartridge shock mount system, Dent-resistant steel mesh grille, Built In Pop Filter, Rugged metal construction