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Shure BETA 181/S Condenser Microphone with Supercardioid Capsule

SKU: BETA 181/S
Shure BETA 181/S Condenser Microphone with Supercardioid Capsule
Shure BETA 181/S Condenser Microphone with Supercardioid Capsule
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    £563.00 inc VAT
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    About this Product

    The Shure BETA 181/S is an ultra-compact side-address condenser with a supercardioid capsule, under 12cm long, built to tuck into drum kits and tight stage real estate where full-size condensers won’t fit, and the tighter pattern for maximum isolation on loud stages. The capsule unscrews from the shared preamp body, so one mic locker covers all four patterns with RPM181 capsules.

    Features
    Ultra-compact side-address design, under 12cm
    Interchangeable capsule system (RPM181 capsules)
    20Hz-20kHz frequency response
    High SPL handling for close drum and cab work
    Supplied with stand clip, foam case and windscreen
    48V phantom power (operates from 11V)
    Specifications
    Type Side-address condenser, modular capsule
    SKU BETA 181/S
    Polar pattern Supercardioid
    Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz
    Sensitivity -49.5 dBV/Pa (3.4mV)
    Max SPL (2.5kΩ) 154.5dB SPL
    Self noise 22.5dB SPL-A
    Signal-to-noise 71.5dB
    Power 11-52V phantom (48V nominal)
    Weight 145g
    Included A57F stand clip, A181C case, A181WS windscreen
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    More Information

    • 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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