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Shure BETA 181/KIT Ultra-Compact Small-Diaphragm Side-Address Versatile Condenser Microphone for Instruments with 4X Polar Pattern Capsules - Cardiod, Supercardioid, Omnidirectional and Bidirectional

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Model: Beta 181/KIT

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: Instrument recording
  • 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: Instrument recording
  • Brand: Shure
  • Model Name: Beta 181/KIT
  • Connectivity Technology: XLR
  • 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 (The Beta 181/KIT ships with all four 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 securely protects all four polar pattern capsules)
    Connectivity Technology XLR
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Stand
    Compatible Devices Amplifier
    Polar Pattern Unidirectional
    Microphone Form Factor microphone system
    Power Source PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
    Number of Channels 1
    Color Black
    Enclosure Material Stainless Steel
    Item Weight 1.6 pounds
    Item Dimensions 1.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches
    Antenna Location Instrument recording
    Brand Shure
    Model Name Beta 181/KIT
    Model Number Beta 181/KIT
    Built-In Media Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case securely protects all four polar pattern capsules)
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406267922
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    UPC 042406267922
    Mfr Part Number Beta 181/KIT
    Warranty Description 2-year 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: Instrument recording
  • Brand: Shure
  • Model Name: Beta 181/KIT
  • Connectivity Technology: XLR
  • 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 (The Beta 181/KIT ships with all four 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 securely protects all four polar pattern capsules)
    Connectivity Technology XLR
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Stand
    Compatible Devices Amplifier
    Polar Pattern Unidirectional
    Microphone Form Factor microphone system
    Power Source PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
    Number of Channels 1
    Color Black
    Enclosure Material Stainless Steel
    Item Weight 1.6 pounds
    Item Dimensions 1.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches
    Antenna Location Instrument recording
    Brand Shure
    Model Name Beta 181/KIT
    Model Number Beta 181/KIT
    Built-In Media Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case securely protects all four polar pattern capsules)
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406267922
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    UPC 042406267922
    Mfr Part Number Beta 181/KIT
    Warranty Description 2-year warranty
Specifications
Connectivity Technology
XLR
Connector Type
XLR
Special Feature
Stand
Compatible Devices
Amplifier
Polar Pattern
Unidirectional
Microphone Form Factor
microphone system
Power Source
PHANTOM POWER: All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Number of Channels
1
Color
Black
Enclosure Material
Stainless Steel
Item Weight
1.6 pounds
Item Dimensions
1.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches
Antenna Location
Instrument recording
Brand
Shure
Model Name
Beta 181/KIT
Model Number
Beta 181/KIT
Built-In Media
Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case securely protects all four polar pattern capsules)
Unit Count
1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number
00042406267922
Manufacturer
Shure
Number of Items
1
UPC
042406267922
Mfr Part Number
Beta 181/KIT
Warranty Description
2-year warranty
What's included
• Stand adapter
• windscreen and carrying case (carrying case securely protects all four polar pattern capsules)
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