(B-Stock) Shure BETA 181 Condenser Microphone
(B-Stock) Shure - BETA 181/C Side-Address Condenser Microphone with Interchangeable Capsules
(B-Stock)
Side-Address Condenser Microphone
with Interchangeable capsules
Shure - BETA 181/C
Please note: This item is B-Grade. Packaging may be damaged or missing and there may be cosmetic imperfections and slight signs of use.
This Beta 181 comes with cardioid condenser capsule, the additional capsules are sold seperately.
Precision-engineeredThe Shure Beta 181 is a multipurpose instrument microphone that can be used on a wide range of applications such as guitars, bass and drums (overheads and snares). A total of four different capsules (Cardioid, Supercardioid, Bi-directional, Omni-directional) are available, so you can change them according to the application.
The RPM181/C is a cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/S is a super cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/BI is a bi-directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/O is a omni directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181. This Beta 181 comes with cardioid condenser capsule. You can also buy any of the additional capsules you want seperately.
151dBMax SPL
20Hz - 20kHzFrequency Response
110ΩOutput Impedance
Amazing Features
• Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections
• Compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier
• Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL environments
Applications for the Different Capsules
multi-purposeThe cardioid capsule works best for overheads, piano and acoustic instruments. You can also use the cardioid capsule for M/S stereo micing (in conjunction with another microphone with a bi-directional capsule).
The supercardioid capsule is best suited to snare, toms, acoustic instruments and other forms of close distance micing.
The omni-directional capsule could be used for choirs, orchestras and ambient recording applications. The Bi-directional capsule can be used for mono overheads, or for the recording of two instruments simultaneously on one channel.
Shure Beta Microphones
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specifications | Microphone Type | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Max SPL | 151dB |
| Output Impedance | 110 ohms |
| Connector | XLR |
| Model Number | BETA 181/C |
