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Beta 181 Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules |
Beta 181 Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules
Read moreGo to the glossary side-address condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary with interchangeable capsules for different polar patternsPolar pattern describes how well the microphone hears sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary. This enables discreet placement and versatility in tight conditions for various applications.
Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead,
Acoustic Guitar,
Choir & Orchestra
Also great for:
Additional acoust. instr.,
Electric Guitar
- Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections
- 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
Beta 181 Applications
This Beta 181 is a multipurpose instrument microphone and can be used on a wide variety of applications including guitars, bass and drums (overheads and snares). A total of four different capsules (Cardioid, Supercardioid, Bi-directional, Omni-directional) are available, allowing you to interchange them according to application.
Interchangable Capsule Options
The RPM181/C is a cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/S is a super cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/BI is a bi-directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/O is a omni directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181.
Applications for the different capsules
The cardioid capsule is best suited to overheads, piano and acoustic instruments. You can also use the cardioid capsule for M/S stereo micing (in conjunction with another microphone with a bi-directional capsule). The supercardioid capsule is best suited to snare, toms, acoustic instruments and other forms of close distance micing. The omni-directional capsule could be used for choirs, orchestras and ambient recording applications. Lastly, the Bi-directional capsule can be used for mono overheads, or for the recording of two instruments simultaneously on one channel.
In the Box
The Beta 181 can be purchased with any one of the four mic capsules available. You'll then need to buy any additional capsules you want seperately.
- Transducer Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Bidirectional
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity (1 kHz): Cardioid -46,5 dBV/Pa; Supercardioid -49,5 dBV/Pa; Omnidirectional: -52,0 dBV/Pa; Bidirectional: -51,0 dBV/Pa
- Equivalent Selfnoise:
- Cardioid: 20 dB(A)
- Supercardioid: 22 dB(A)
- Omnidirectional: 23 dB(A)
- Bidirectional: 23 dB(A)
- Sound Pressure:
- Cardioid: 151,5 dB
- Supercardioid: 154,5 dB
- Omnidirectional: 157 dB
- Bidirectional: 156 dB
- Weight: 145 g
- Frequency Repsonse Curve:
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Mike Dolbear.com – July 2011
“Bright, accurate. Great rejection. Great as a discrete overhead. Nice ''sticky'' hi hat sound. Lovely on a flat ride”
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“In many applications where a large diaphram side-address condenser might be a desirable, but impractical choice for live music, the Beta 181 offers a fresh solution. A full, rich, well-defined sound in a microphone that goes where many others can’t. Impeccable performance in a neat versatile package.”
Roger Lindsay, Legendary FOH Engineer (The Pretenders, James Taylor, Van Morrison)
TEC Awards 2012:
Shure are pleased to have won a coveted TEC Award for excellence in audio during Namm 2012 for the Beta 181 microphone
Audio Media Magazine- July 2011:
"Whether live or in the studio, the Beta 181 would serve you as a very multi-purpose condenser microphone thanks to its modular design. As such, it is a very interesting addition to Shure’s venerable Beta Series. Multi-tasking pro audio types will want at least a pair of cardioid 181/ Cs, a supercardioid 181/S cap or two if working live, then a pair of omni 181/O caps, two 181/BI caps for Blumlein stereo apps… collect ‘em all, Shure style!"
- Beta 181 Preamp (Part. No. RPM181/PRE)
- 1x Capsule (Part-No. depending on polar patern: Cardioid RPM181/C, Supercardioid RPM181/S, Onmidirectional RPM181/O, Bidirectional RPM181/BI)
- Mic Clip (Part No. A57F)
- Zippered Carrying Case (Part No. A181C)
- Windscreen (Part No. A181WS)
