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Beta 98A/C Instrument Microphone

Beta 98A/C Instrument Microphone

Beta 98AC Instrument Microphone

Comparable Microphones

Beta 98S
Beta 98ADC Instrument Microphone
Beta 98AD/C
Beta 98AMP Instrument Microphone
Beta 98AMP/C
Precision-engineered with a high output miniature cardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary, the Beta 98A/C provides warm, natural sound reproduction, with smooth high-end response. The compact design allows for discreet placement on a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion, Brass

Also great for:
Additional acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 270.00

Beta 98A/C Applications

The Beta 98A/C is a premium instrument microphone which is ideal for use with a variety of instruments such as drums, conga, piano, reed, wind and string in both stage and studio applications - in short most acoustic or amplified instruments.

Beta 98A/C Characteristics

The Beta 98A/C provides warm, natural sound reproduction, with smooth high-end response.

The Beta 98 Family

The Beta 98A/C is a cardioid condenser instrument microphone and comes with a swivel adapter. The Beta 98AD/C is exactly the same but also ships with the A98D drum mount which features a flexible gooseneck. Also available are supercardioid versions (Beta 98S & Beta 98D/S), and the Beta 98AMP/C which contains an integrated preamplifier.

Please note - any Beta drum microphone featuring the letter 'A' following the model number contains a new capsule and as a result you can expect a more natural high frequency response.

  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 kHz): -48 dBV/Pa / 4 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent Selfnoise:

    30 dB(A)

  • Sound Pressure:

    150,5 dB

  • Weight: 12 g
  • Frequency Repsonse Curve:
    • Frequency Response Curve Beta 98A
A98D Microphone Drum Mount for Beta 98 and SM98A

A98D

Drum mount for model Beta 98 and SM98A.
A98KCS Horn Microphone Mount

A98KCS

Securely attaches a Shure Beta98 or WM98 to to a horn, wind, or reed instrument in the exact position desired while protecting the instrument and its finish.

RK183WS

Foam windscreens for Shure Beta 98, MX183, MX184, MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184, WL185 microphones (contains four).

RPM98A/C

Replacement cartridge for Beta 91A and Beta 98A Microphone Models. CardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. It is less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.Read moreGo to the glossary, CondenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary

RK282

Isolation mount and swivel adapter securely attaches Shure Beta 98 microphones to standard microphone stands.

RPM626

Preamplifier, Microphone, In-Line, for WBH53, Beta 53, Beta 91, Beta 98, MC50B, and MC51B Microphones.
A412MWS Microflex Microphone Windscreen

A412MWS

Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure Microflex gooseneck microphones. Available in black.

“While trying the new Beta 98A prototypes on the last U.S. tour, I was delighted to discover that Shure has managed to retain the essential character of the original SM98, which became a benchmark for all drum mics, while also using the latest advances in design and technology to further improve a much loved model.”

Roger Lindsay, Legendary FOH Engineer (Pretenders, James Taylor, Prince, Van Morrison)

  • Swivel adapter (part No: RK282)
  • Windscreen (Part No: 95A2064)
  • Storage bag (Part No: 95A2064)
  • TA3F to TA4F cable, 7.6 m long (Part No: 95A2398)
  • Preamplifier (Part No: RPM626)

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