Differences between Shure Beta 87A and Beta 87C

The primary difference is the pick-up pattern. The Shure BETA 87A is a supercardioid; the Shure BETA 87C is a cardioid. The 87C was introduced for performers using in-ear monitors. In brief, a cardioid mic is often preferred by in-ear monitor users as it sounds more "natural" with the in-ear mix.

If you use floor monitors, the BETA 87A may be a better choice as it will often provide a bit more gain before feedback than the BETA 87C. However, which model works better for you can only be decided via auditioning the mics.

Both models require phantom power for operation.

Source: Shure.com

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