Description/Specs
The Shure Beta 181 is an ultra-compact, small-diaphragm side-address
condenser microphone, designed for discrete 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.
- Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a
compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in
low-profile application flexibility (Each Beta 181 ships with one polar pattern
capsule and one XLR preamplifier. Capsules available separately for custom
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)
Application recommendations:
- BETA 181/C
(cardioid) for drum overhead, piano, acoustic instrument applications, M/S
stereo technique (paired with Beta 181/BI)
- BETA 181/S
(supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking
applications
- BETA 181/O
(omnidirectional) for ambient/room, instrument ensemble applications
- BETA 181/BI (bidirectional)
for mono drum overhead, dual instrument sound source applications,
Blumlein stereo technique (pair of Beta 181/BI)
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