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Beta 98AD/C Instrument Microphone

Beta 98AD/C Instrument Microphone

Beta 98ADC Instrument Microphone

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Beta 98AMP Instrument Microphone
Beta 98AMP/C
Beta 98D/S
Beta 98AC Instrument Microphone
Beta 98A/C
The the Beta 98AD/C microphone is built for toms, snares and percussion instruments. It uses a 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 for a smooth, natural, tailored response. The included A98D drum mount has a flexible gooseneck for accurate and secure placement in any configuration.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 294.00
  • Uniform cardioid polar pattern provides with smooth high-end response
  • Frequency response tailored for drums and percussion applications with a wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
  • Precision-engineered design for unobtrusive microphone footprint
  • Ships with A98D Drum mount featuring a flexible gooseneck for precise placement and secure attachment

Beta 98AD/C Applications

the Beta98AD/C is a premium drum microphone and is ideal for use with snares, toms and percussion. 

Beta 98AD/C Characteristics

An extremely uniform cardioid polar pattern provides excellent gain-before-feedback and off axis rejection of unwanted noise.

The Beta 98 Family 

The Beta 98AD/C is a cardioid condenser drum microphone and comes complete with the A98D drum mount which features a flexible gooseneck. The Beta 98A/C is the same microphone minus the drum mount. The Beta 98 AMP/C features an integrated preamplifier.

Also available are supercardioid versions (Beta 98S & Beta 98D/S).

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
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.

RK282

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

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
A98D Microphone Drum Mount for Beta 98 and SM98A

A98D

Drum mount for model Beta 98 and SM98A.
RK412WS Windscreen for MX412 and MX418 Microphones

RK412WS

Snap-fit windscreen securely fastens to Microflex gooseneck microphones (contains 4).

RPM626

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

C98D

Replacement cable for Shure Beta 91, Beta 98S, Beta 98D/S microphones.

“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)

 

  • Storage bag (Part No: 95A2314)
  • Preamplifier (Part No: RPM626)
  • Gooseneck Drum Mount (Part No: A98D)
  • 4.6m heavy-duty cable (Part No: C98D)
  • Windscreen (Part No: 95A2064)

 

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