BETA 181/S Condenser Microphone with Supercardioid Capsule

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Price:
RRP: £522.00 inc VAT
Code:
SHUBETA181S
Manufacturer Code:
BETA 181/S
Brand:
Shure

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Main Features

  • BETA 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications 
  • Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
  • Side-address form allows for discreet positioning in tight performance and recording settings
  • Innovative locking ring provides a secure connection between capsule and preamp
  • Compact design, under 12 cm (5 in.), reduces stage clutter
  • Supercardioid Capsule
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BETA 181/S Condenser Microphone with Supercardioid Capsule

The Shure Beta 181 is an ultra-compact, side-address, condenser microphone, designed for discreet placement in live and studio environments. Featuring interchangeable capsules for superior versatility, the small diaphragm of the Beta 181 provides superior audio with consistent, “textbook” polar responses in a form factor small enough to get close to the source in the tightest conditions. The supercardioid capsule is best suited to snare, toms, acoustic instruments and other forms of close distance micing.

Product Features

  • BETA 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications 
  • Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
  • Side-address form allows for discreet positioning in tight performance and recording settings
  • Innovative locking ring provides a secure connection between capsule and preamp
  • Compact design, under 12 cm (5 in.), reduces stage clutter
  • Supercardioid Capsule

Product Specifications

  • Cartridge Type:  Electret Condenser
  • Polar Pattern:  Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response:  20 to 20,000 Hz 
  • Output Impedance:  110 Ω
  • Maximum SPL:  Supercardoid: 152.0 dB SPL
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  Supercardoid: 72.5 dB
  • Dynamic Range (at 1 kHz, 1 kΩ load):  Supercardoid: 129.5 dB
  • Clipping Level (1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1kΩ load):  7.5 dBV (2.4 V)
  • Self-Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical):  Supercardoid: 22.5 dB
  • Common Mode Rejection (20–20,000 Hz):  ≥55 dB
  • Polarity:  Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
  • Power Requirements:  11–52 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 1.2 mA
  • Weight:  Net: 145 g (5.1 oz.)

What's in the Box?

  • A57F Mic Clip
  • A181C Zippered Carrying Case
  • A181WS Windscreen

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