A miniature condenser microphone for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording.
The Shure Beta 98AD/C is a precision-engineered compact, high-output miniature condenser microphone for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording. An extremely uniform cardioid polar pattern provides excellent gain-before-feedback and off-axis rejection of unwanted noise. Comes with the A98D drum mount with a flexible gooseneck that makes precise mic placement for toms, snares, and hand percussion a breeze.
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Shure Beta 98AD/C Drum Mic
Includes:
4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty interconnect cable, preamplifier, and A98D microphone drum mount.
Shure Beta 98AD/C Drum Mic Features:
- External in-line preamplifier for discrete cable placement
Uniform cardioid polar pattern provides maximum gain-before-feedback Superior rejection of off-axis sound
Frequency response tailored for drums and percussion applications
Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
Flexible gooseneck for precise placement and easy adjustments
Ships with RK282 shock mount swivel adapter for attachment to any standard microphone stand
Shure Beta 98AD/C Drum Mic Specifications:
- Type: Electret Condenser
Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 179 Ohms
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): –48.0 dBV/Pa (4.0 mV)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD): 1000 Ohm load: 144 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz): 64 dB (S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted)
Dynamic Range (at 1 kHz): 1000 Ohm load: 114 dB
Common Mode Rejection (20 Hz to 20 kHz): > 50 dB
Clipping Level (1 kHz at 0.25% THD): 1000 Ohm load: 1.0 dBV (1.26 V) (THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL)
Self-Noise (typical, equivalent SPL, A-weighted): 30 dB SPL
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Weight: Net: 12 g (0.6 oz.)
Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
Power Requirements: 11-52 Vdc phantom, 3.6 mA
Shure Beta 98AD/C Drum Mic Includes:
4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty interconnect cable, preamplifier, and A98D microphone drum mount.
Shure Beta 98AD/C Drum Mic
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