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Beta 98H/C Miniature Instrument Microphone

Beta 98H/C Miniature Instrument Microphone

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Comparable Microphones

Beta 98S
Beta 98D/S
The Beta 98H/C condenser microphoneCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary is a versatile solution for brass or percussion instruments. It offers a flexible integrated gooseneck with clip-on clamp for a secure fit and precise positioning.

Best suited to:
Brass

Also great for:
Snare, Toms, Strings, Additional acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 296.10
  • The Beta 98 H/C feature transformerless preamplifier circuitry which improves linearity across the full frequency range.
  • The pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.
  • Its high maximum sound pressure level (SPL) enables it to handle the extreme demands of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
  • The Beta 98H/C features a 3 m (10 ft.) high-flex cable with attached preamplifier (XLR connection)
  • Tailored frequency response for open, natural sound reproduction
  • Compact, lightweight construction provides a low degree of visibility
  • Gooseneck, ratcheting swivel joint and gooseneck angle brace allow for optimum placement and fixed positioning

Beta 98H/C Applications

It’s a premium instrument microphone with a flexible gooseneck and clip on clamp making it ideal for use with brass, percussion and woodwind instruments, either on stage or in the studio.

Beta 98H/C Characteristics

The Beta 98H/C has a tailored frequency response of 20Hz – 20KHz and a high maximum sound pressure level of 132dB (SPL). It has cardioid pickup pattern providing high gain before feedback. It includes a 3 m (10ft) high-flex cable which is attached to the preamplifier. The pre-amp requires phantom power and connects to your mixer via an XLR connection.

The microphone is also available with a drum clamp - model Beta 98D/S or with no clamp Beta 98S

 

  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 kHz): -56 dBV/Pa / 1,6 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent Selfnoise:

     31 dB(A)

  • Sound Pressure:
    • 155 dB (@ 1 kΩ)
    • 163 dB (@ 2,5 kΩ)
     
  • Weight: 65 g
  • Frequency Repsonse Curve:

RK183WS

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

RPM108

Replacement cartridge for Beta 91, Beta 98 and WH30. 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

RPM110

Replacement cartridge for Beta 91 and Beta 98 Microphone Models. SupercardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and very little from the sides, making it more directional than a cardioid mic. 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
A412MWS Microflex Microphone Windscreen

A412MWS

Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure Microflex gooseneck microphones. Available in black.
  • Storage bag (Part No: 95A2314)
  • Windscreen (Part No: 95A2064)

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