Shure BETA 181/S Side-Address Condenser Microphone, Supercardioid

Introducing the Shure BETA 181: The Ultimate Instrument Microphone. The Shure BETA 181 is a highly versatile, precision-engineered condenser microphone designed to capture the essence of your instrument. This ultra-compact, small-diaphragm side-address mic is perfect for both live and studio settings, allowing for discreet placement that provides full control over your sound. Whether you’re a drummer, pianist, or acoustic musician, the BETA 181 ensures your performance shines.

One of the standout features of the BETA 181 is its interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional capsule options. This unique attribute provides unparalleled flexibility to meet the demands of any specific recording environment. The small diaphragm design offers consistent, textbook polar responses, making it the ideal choice for capturing audio in even the tightest spaces.

Perfect for snare drum, acoustic instrument, and close-miking applications, the BETA 181/S (supercardioid) is meticulously crafted to excel in both small and large settings. Its innovative design ensures you capture the true sound of your environment while maintaining a low profile. With its tailored frequency response and high SPL environment suitability, the BETA 181/S will quickly become an indispensable tool in your audio arsenal.

Key Features

• Ultra-compact, side-address design for discreet placement
• Interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional capsule options
• Superior flexibility for any recording environment
• Consistent polar responses from small diaphragm design
• Integrated XLR connections on the preamplifier
• Secure locking ring for capsule and preamplifier
• Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications
• High SPL environment suitability
• Stand adapter, windscreen, and carrying case included
• Carrying case can secure up to four polar pattern capsules

Specifications

• Type: Electret Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Output Impedance: 110 Ω
• Sensitivity: –49.5 dBV/Pa (3.4 mV)
• Maximum SPL: 154.5 dB SPL (2500 Ω load), 152.0 dB SPL (1000 Ω load)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 71.5 dB
• Dynamic Range: 132.0 dB (2500 Ω load), 129.5 dB (1000 Ω load)
• Clipping Level: 10.5 dBV (2500 Ω load), 7.5 dBV (1000 Ω load)
• Self Noise: 22.5 dB SPL-A
• Common Mode Rejection: ≥55 dB (20 to 20,000 kHz)
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
• Power Requirements: 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938), 2.4 mA max
• Weight: 145 g (5.1 oz)

Package Contents

• 1 A57F Mic Clip
• 1 A181C Zippered Carrying Case
• 1 A181WS Windscreen
• 1 polar pattern capsule
• 1 XLR preamplifier