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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. |
- 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.
• windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
Every order includes free next-day shipping. The delivery service and $0 shipping charge are confirmed at checkout.
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
• windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
Shipping
Every order includes free next-day shipping. The delivery service and $0 shipping charge are confirmed at checkout.
