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Shure BETA 181/C Ultra-Compact Small-Diaphragm Side-Address Versatile Condenser Microphone for Instruments with Interchangeable Polar Pattern Capsule Options, 3-pin XLR Connector - Cardioid

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Model: BETA 181/C

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...

Key features

  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
  • Precision-engineered, compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and Preamplifier
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Connectivity
XLR
Best for
Studio
Colour
Black

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.

Product Overview

  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing
  • Brand: Shure
  • Model Name: Small Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone
  • Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Special Feature: Stand
  • Compatible Devices: Amplifier
  • Color: Black
  • Included Components:
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional

Product Features

  • Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact Preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility (Each BETA 181 Ships with one polar pattern capsule and one XLR Preamplifier)
  • 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 capsules)
    Connectivity Technology Wired
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Stand
    Compatible Devices Amplifier
    Polar Pattern Unidirectional
    Microphone Form Factor microphone only
    Power Source PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 db
    Number of Channels 1
    Frequency Response 20000 hertz
    Audible Noise 20.5 db
    Color Black
    Enclosure Material Alloy Steel
    Item Weight 0.22 kg
    Item Dimensions 10.25 x 3.5 x 5 inches
    Antenna Location Singing
    Brand Shure
    Model Name Small Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone
    Model Number BETA 181/C
    Built-In Media Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsules)
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406187848
    Number of Packs 1
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    UPC 042406187848
    Item Type Name Instrument Condenser Microphone
    Mfr Part Number BETA181-C
    Warranty Description Manufacturer warranty.
Description

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.

Product Overview

  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing
  • Brand: Shure
  • Model Name: Small Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone
  • Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Special Feature: Stand
  • Compatible Devices: Amplifier
  • Color: Black
  • Included Components:
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional

Product Features

  • Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact Preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility (Each BETA 181 Ships with one polar pattern capsule and one XLR Preamplifier)
  • 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 capsules)
    Connectivity Technology Wired
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Stand
    Compatible Devices Amplifier
    Polar Pattern Unidirectional
    Microphone Form Factor microphone only
    Power Source PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 db
    Number of Channels 1
    Frequency Response 20000 hertz
    Audible Noise 20.5 db
    Color Black
    Enclosure Material Alloy Steel
    Item Weight 0.22 kg
    Item Dimensions 10.25 x 3.5 x 5 inches
    Antenna Location Singing
    Brand Shure
    Model Name Small Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone
    Model Number BETA 181/C
    Built-In Media Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsules)
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406187848
    Number of Packs 1
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    UPC 042406187848
    Item Type Name Instrument Condenser Microphone
    Mfr Part Number BETA181-C
    Warranty Description Manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Connector Type
XLR
Special Feature
Stand
Compatible Devices
Amplifier
Polar Pattern
Unidirectional
Microphone Form Factor
microphone only
Power Source
PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
78 db
Number of Channels
1
Frequency Response
20000 hertz
Audible Noise
20.5 db
Color
Black
Enclosure Material
Alloy Steel
Item Weight
0.22 kg
Item Dimensions
10.25 x 3.5 x 5 inches
Antenna Location
Singing
Brand
Shure
Model Name
Small Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone
Model Number
BETA 181/C
Built-In Media
Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsules)
Unit Count
1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number
00042406187848
Number of Packs
1
Manufacturer
Shure
Number of Items
1
UPC
042406187848
Item Type Name
Instrument Condenser Microphone
Mfr Part Number
BETA181-C
Warranty Description
Manufacturer warranty.
What's included
• Stand adapter
• windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsules)
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