BETA 98/S
Intrument Microphone
The Beta 98/S condenser microphone is precision-engineered for high-SPL instrument applications. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides maximum isolation from other onstage sounds.
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What is the Beta 98S best suited to?
It’s 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.
What are the Charactaristics of the Beta 98S?
It has a tailored frequency response of 20Hz – 20KHz and a high maximum sound pressure level (SPL) of 125dB. It has a supercardioid pickup pattern providing high gain before feedback. A seperate in-line preamplifier is included as well as a 25ft detatchable cable to go between the pre-amp and the mic. The pre-amp output is through a male XLR socket, and requires phantom power.
This mic is also available with a drum mount. See Beta 98D/S
- Tailored frequency response for studio quality performance
- Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
- Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain before feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound
- Optional A98D drum mount is unobtrusive and versatile, allowing precise positioning of the microphone while holding it firmly in place
- Compact design reduces stage clutter
- Detachable cable for easy storage
- Interchangeable microphone cartridges with different polar patterns are available
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
Overview on all Beta 98 models
| Model |
Polar Pattern |
Interchangeable Capsue | Mounting (incl.) | Cable (incl.) | RPM626 Preamp | Wireless Option |
| Beta 98S | Supercardioid | Cardioid (RPM108) | Stand mount (RK282) | 95A2398 (TA3F/TA4F) | InLine, plug-in | yes |
| Beta 98D/S | Supercardioid | Cardioid (RPM108) | Drum mount (A98D) | C98D (TA3F/TA4F) | InLine, plug-in | yes |
| Beta 98H/C | Cardioid | Supercardioid (RPM110) | Horn mount | fixed | InLine, fixed | no |
| WB98H/C | Cardioid | Supercardioid (RPM110) | Horn mount | fixed | without | yes |
| Beta 98A/C | Cardioid | - | Stand mount (RK282) | C98D (TA3F/TA4F) | InLine, plug-in | yes |
| Beta 98AD/C | Cardioid | - | Drum mount (A98D) | C98D (TA3F/TA4F) | InLine, plug-in | yes |
| Beta 98AMP/C | Cardioid | - | Universal mount (A75M) | - | integrated | bo |
- 1 - 95A2314 Zippered Carrying Bag
- 1 - RPM626 In-Line Preamplifier
- 1 - 95A2398 7.6 m (25 ft.) light-weight cable
- 1 - RK282 Shock-Mount Swivel Adapter
- 1 - RK183WS Windscreen
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