BETA 181

Name: Beta 181/S-X
Brand: Shure
SKU: Beta 181/S-X

Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules

Select a Combination

Side-address condenser microphone includes XLR preamplifier, microphone clip, windscreen, zippered case, and choice of condenser capsule. Capsule options include cardioid, supercardioid, bi-directional, and omni-directional polarities.

Beta 181/BI-X: Condenser Microphone, Bidirectional, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector

Beta 181/C-X:Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector

Beta 181/O-X:Condenser Microphone, Omnidirectional, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector

Beta 181/S-X:Condenser Microphone, Supercardioid, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector

Product Details

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.

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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

Accessories

RPM181/C

- Cardioid capsule for Beta 181 microphone

RPM181/O

- Omnidirectional capsule for the Beta 181 microphone

RPM181/S

- Supercardioid capsule for the Beta 181 microphone

RPM181/BI

- Bi-directional capsule for Beta 181 microphone

A75M

Universal Microphone Mount

A57F

Microphone Clip

A53M

Shock Mount Microphone Clip

RPM181/PRE

PRE - Replacement XLR preamplifier for Beta 181 condenser microphone

A181WS

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