BETA 98AD/C

Instrument Microphone

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Instrument microphone delivers a smooth and natural response, and consists of an A98D drum mount for secure placement in any configuration and a uniform cardioid polar pattern for excellent gain-before-feedback and off-axis noise rejection.

Beta 98AD/C: Condenser Microphone, Cardioid, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector

Product Details

What is the Beta 98AD/C best suited to?

This premium drum microphone is ideal for use with snares, toms and percussion. 

What are the characteristics of the Beta 98AD/C?

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

What is the difference between the Beta 98AD/C and the other versions of the Beta 98?

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 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.

  • 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
  • 1 - A98D Beta 98 Drum Mount
  • 1 - C98D 4.6 m (15 ft.) Heavy-Duty Cable
  • 1 - 95A2314 Zippered Carrying Bag
  • 1 - RPM626 In-Line Preamplifier (1 piece)
  • 1 - 95A2064 Snap-fit Windscreen

Accessories

A98D

A98D

Microphone Drum Mount for Beta 98 and SM98A

A98KCS

A98KCS

Horn Microphone Mount

A75M

A75M

Universal Microphone Mount

C98D

C98D

Replacement Cable

RK183WS

RK183WS

Snap-fit Windscreen

RPM98A/C

RPM98A/C

Cardioid Cartridge

RPM626

RPM626

In-Line Preamp

RK282

RK282

Swivel Microphone Mount

RK412WS

RK412WS

Windscreens

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