Shure Beta 181 Side Address Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Full Description

Amazing sound, compact design

The Beta 181 is designed with a super compact design, ideal for tight fit situations and discreet placement. This means it's great for use on already packed stages as well as in the studio.

You'll be confident this microphone will last the test of time. Shure have made a super robust microphone that withstands rough and tumble use. You don't have to worry about that clumsy drummer anymore - you can just set up this microphone and get going.

Capture every nuance of your sound with confidence using the smooth, ultra-flat frequency response. And there are a wide variety of mic capsules available for any purpose, and these are all interchangeable.

Why cardioid?

This version of the Beta 181 comes with a cardioid capsule. The cardioid polar pattern, which points in one direction, is ideal for a number of specific applications

If you use a pair, it can be used as drum overheads. Just place each Beta 181 equidistance from your snare on the left and right of your kit.

Acoustic instruments sound clear and natural through this microphone. And use a pair to capture the sound of a piano in stereo, placing them close to its strings on either end.

What's Included

• 1 x Beta 181/C
• 1 x A57F Mic Clip
• 1 x A181C Zippered Carrying Case
• 1 x A181WS Windscreen

Features

• High quality sound, super durable build, always reliable
• Cardioid capsule for drum overheads, capturing pianos and recording individual instruments
• Compact preamp attached to mic capsule
• Position in tight spaces in a discreet method thanks to its compact design
• Steel grille won't dent, will resist water and can withstand abuse
• Set it up with its stand adapter and take it on the road with its carrying case

Specifications

• Cartridge Type: electret condenser
• Polar Pattern: cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: 110 ohms
• Sensitivity: –46.5 dBV/Pa[1] (4.7 mV)
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1 percent THD, 1k ohms load):
  • Cardioid: 149.0 dB SPL
  • Supercardoid: 152.0 dB SPL
  • Omnidirectional: 154.0 dB SPL
  • Bidirectional: 153.5 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz; S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted):
  • Cardioid: 73.5 dB
  • Supercardoid: 72.5 dB
  • Omnidirectional: 70.5 dB
  • Bidirectional: 71.0 dB
• Dynamic Range (at 1 kHz, 1 k ohms load):
  • Cardioid: 128.5 dB
  • Supercardoid: 129.5 dB
  • Omnidirectional: 130.5 dB
  • Bidirectional: 130.5 dB
• Dynamic Range (at 1 kHz, 1 k ohms load):
  • Cardioid: 128.5 dB
  • Supercardoid: 129.5 dB
  • Omnidirectional: 130.5 dB
  • Bidirectional: 130.5 dB
• Self-Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical):
  • Cardioid: 20.5 dB
  • Supercardoid: 22.5 dB
  • Omnidirectional: 23.5 dB
  • Bidirectional: 23.0 dB
• Power Requirements: 11-52V DC phantom power 2.4mA, maximum
• Weight: 145g
• Product Code: BETA 181/C