Shure BETA 181/KIT Side-Address Condenser Microphone Kit with Capsules

Cut through the Noise with the Shure BETA 181/KIT Side-Address Condenser Microphone Kit with Capsules

The Shure BETA 181 is an ultra-compact, small-diaphragm side-address condenser microphone, designed for discreet placement and control in live and studio environments. Featuring interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional capsule options for superior versatility, the small diaphragm design provides superior audio with consistent, textbook polar responses in a form factor small enough to get close to the source in the tightest conditions.

• Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections
• Precision-engineered, 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
• Furnished with stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule
• Includes four interchangeable capsules

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid / Supercardioid / Omnidirectional / Bidirectional
• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: 110
• Maximum SPL
• Cardioid: 149.0 dB SPL
• Supercardoid: 152.0 dB SPL
• Omnidirectional: 154.0 dB SPL
• Bidirectional 153.5 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• Cardioid: 73.5 dB
• Supercardoid: 72.5 dB
• Omnidirectional 70.5 dB
• Bidirectional 71.0 dB
• Dynamic Range
• Cardioid: 128.5 dB
• Supercardoid: 129.5 dB
• Omnidirectional 130.5 dB
• Bidirectional 130.5 dB
• Clipping Level: (1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1k load) 7.5 dBV (2.4 V)
• Self-Noise
• Cardioid: 20.5 dB
• Supercardoid: 22.5 dB
• Omnidirectional 23.5 dB
• Bidirectional: 23.0 dB
• Common Mode Rejection: (20 20,000 Hz) 55 dB
• Power Requirements: 1152 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 1.2 mA
• Weight Net: 145 g (5.1 oz.)

Manufacturer:Shure
Model:BETA 181/KIT
SKU:I302169-N-2-WHXE
UPC: 042406267922

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