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

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Model: BETA 181/S

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: Super Cardioid
  • Audio Sensitivity: 40 db
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Connectivity
XLR
Best for
Studio

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: BETA 181
  • Connectivity Technology: XLR
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Special Feature: Stand
  • Compatible Devices: Amplifier
  • Included Components:
  • Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid
  • Audio Sensitivity: 40 db

Product Features

  • Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility
  • 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)
  • BETA 181/S (super cardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications
    Connectivity Technology XLR
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Stand
    Compatible Devices Amplifier
    Polar Pattern Super Cardioid
    Audio Sensitivity 40 db
    Microphone Form Factor Small Diaphragm
    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 73 db
    Number of Channels 1
    Audible Noise 73 db
    Enclosure Material Stainless Steel
    Item Weight 1.2 pounds
    Item Dimensions 10.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches
    Antenna Location Singing
    Brand Shure
    Model Name BETA 181
    Model Number BETA 181/S
    Built-In Media Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406187862
    Number of Packs 1
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    UPC 042406187862
    Item Type Name Instrument Condenser Microphone
    Mfr Part Number BETA181-S
    Warranty Description 2 years.
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: BETA 181
  • Connectivity Technology: XLR
  • Connector Type: XLR
  • Special Feature: Stand
  • Compatible Devices: Amplifier
  • Included Components:
  • Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid
  • Audio Sensitivity: 40 db

Product Features

  • Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility
  • 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)
  • BETA 181/S (super cardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications
    Connectivity Technology XLR
    Connector Type XLR
    Special Feature Stand
    Compatible Devices Amplifier
    Polar Pattern Super Cardioid
    Audio Sensitivity 40 db
    Microphone Form Factor Small Diaphragm
    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 73 db
    Number of Channels 1
    Audible Noise 73 db
    Enclosure Material Stainless Steel
    Item Weight 1.2 pounds
    Item Dimensions 10.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches
    Antenna Location Singing
    Brand Shure
    Model Name BETA 181
    Model Number BETA 181/S
    Built-In Media Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
    Unit Count 1 Count
    Global Trade Identification Number 00042406187862
    Number of Packs 1
    Manufacturer Shure
    Number of Items 1
    UPC 042406187862
    Item Type Name Instrument Condenser Microphone
    Mfr Part Number BETA181-S
    Warranty Description 2 years.
Specifications
Connectivity Technology
XLR
Connector Type
XLR
Special Feature
Stand
Compatible Devices
Amplifier
Polar Pattern
Super Cardioid
Audio Sensitivity
40 db
Microphone Form Factor
Small Diaphragm
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
73 db
Number of Channels
1
Audible Noise
73 db
Enclosure Material
Stainless Steel
Item Weight
1.2 pounds
Item Dimensions
10.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches
Antenna Location
Singing
Brand
Shure
Model Name
BETA 181
Model Number
BETA 181/S
Built-In Media
Stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
Unit Count
1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number
00042406187862
Number of Packs
1
Manufacturer
Shure
Number of Items
1
UPC
042406187862
Item Type Name
Instrument Condenser Microphone
Mfr Part Number
BETA181-S
Warranty Description
2 years.
What's included
• Stand adapter
• windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
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