The Shure BETA 98/S is a compact, high-output, supercardioid condenser microphone for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording.
The Shure BETA 98/S features extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern providing high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. Its high maximum sound pressure level (SPL) makes it useful for a variety of acoustic instruments, including drums, percussion, piano, reed, wind, and string instruments. The BETA 98/S can also be used for amplified guitars.
The BETA 98/S is supplied with a shockmount swivel adapter (RK282), a windscreen, storage bag, preamplifier (RPM626), and an interconnect cable. The included RPM 626 preamplifier can be powered by any 48 Vdc phantom power supply.
Shure BETA 98/S features:
- Tailored frequency response for studio quality performance
- Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments - 160dB max SPL
- Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain before feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound
- Compact design reduces stage clutter
- Detachable cable for easy storage
- Interchangeable microphone cartridges with different polar patterns are available
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
- Type: Condenser (electret bias)
- Polar Pattern: Supercardiod
- Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 125dB (max SPL minus A-weighted noise)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 59dB @ 94dB SPL
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 160dB - 2.5k ohm load OR 156dB - 1.0k ohm load
- Power Requirements: Phantom 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc
- Output Impedance: 150 ohms
- Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR on RPM 626
- Case Microphone: Matte black enamel brass case and stainless steel inner grille
- Preamplifier: Matte black enamel finished steel
- Dimensions Microphone: .46 inches X 1.40 inches
- Preamplifier: .79 inches X 3.89 inches
- Weight: Microphone: .4 oz, Preamplifier: .4 oz
Shure BETA 98/S Supercardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone (code 28776)
Useful for a variety of acoustic instruments, including drums, percussion, piano, reed, wind, and string instruments. The BETA 98/S can also be used for amplified guitars.
£176.23 (inc vat)