Shure Beta 87A Handheld Condenser Microphone Review / Test

Today, I have the Shure Beta 87A in the Audio Hotline Studio! This is a Handheld Condenser microphone that is meant for live singing vocals... but as a lot of us know, just because a microphone is meant for something, doesn't mean it can't be awesome for other uses! I have always felt like podcasters, YouTubers, and other spoken word applications have looked past handheld Condenser mics as being a viable option. There are multiple Handheld Condensers that I have tried out that have been AMAZING options for spoken word, as well as great for singing and live vocals. So I was hoping that the Beta 87A would be another great option for multiple uses! I tell you MY OPINION at the end of this video. We all have different opinions on audio equipment, and we all have different expectations and uses... So be sure to check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time! ==========TIMESTAMPS========== Intro: 0:00 - 1:23 Microphone Wants VS Needs: 1:23 - 3:18 What Comes in the Box: 3:18 - 4:00 Mic Specs: 4:00 - 6:06 Mic Testing: 6:06 - 8:50 MY OPINION on the Beta 87A: 8:50 - 11:03 Outro: 11:03 - 11:52 ===========MIC LINK=========== Want to purchase the Shure Beta 87A: Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/2TeeAX7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2z2ZE7n ====GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links)=== ============VIDEO============ Canon EOS R: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MEGTMV B&H: https://bhpho.to/30IQere Sony A7iii: Amazon:https://amzn.to/2LopsyD B&H: https://bhpho.to/3avonPE Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 (Newer Version): Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bbl7I9 B&H: https://bhpho.to/3fwIaAM (OLDER VERSION) Amazon: https://amzn.to/35KPPXq Sigma EF 35mm f1/4 (Cheaper Alternative to Canon): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WzLItg B&H: https://bhpho.to/3dsl9wZ Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZtQr0C B&H: https://bhpho.to/2tDokk7 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HxnfOq B&H: https://bhpho.to/2tCk9VC Tamron E-Mount 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LxmZCb B&H: https://bhpho.to/2sJw8QP Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPDdZZ B&H:https://bhpho.to/3duayRY Sigma E-Mount 35m f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dssxbz B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SMx2WD Tamron EF 15-30mm f/2.8: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dF9w67 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yGptd4 Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xLCYrH B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bdE8d2 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO): Amazon: https://amzn.to/35KuXQs B&H: https://bhpho.to/2WdcqJ3 Moza Slypod: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPGmZI B&H: https://bhpho.to/2L9pitz Atomos Ninja V: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ni79Ob B&H: https://bhpho.to/36i2WhA Aputure 120D MKii: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SE0wXg B&H: https://bhpho.to/38pRTV2 Aputure Light Dome II: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39kvKZJ B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gf1zWc Godox SL60w: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ciLXQ1 B&H: https://bhpho.to/35FMNUw Impact Fresnel: Amazon B&H: https://bhpho.to/2L7AV4c Manfrotto Tripod: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LodCVe B&H: https://bhpho.to/2sOI7g8 ============AUDIO============ Rode Video Mic Pro+: Amazon: https://amzn.to/34puql4 B&H: https://bhpho.to/37aQ8uJ Hercules Mic Stand: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS Zoom H6: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MIoBdA B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rfc3LK Zoom H5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2N7KHoM B&H: https://bhpho.to/36iVQJz Apollo Twin Quad: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XfwPiU B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NL8gnp Mogami XLR: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NiXNSp B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJBwvp SE Dynamite: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NybMUz B&H: https://bhpho.to/2G9CQ5E