SHURE BETA 98 D/S Small-Diaphragm Supercardioid Condenser Mic with Drum-mounting Clip

Product # SHURE BETA98DS

OUR PRICE $229.00

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SHURE BETA 98 D/S Small-diaphragm Supercardioid Condenser Mic with Drum-mounting Clip Designed for rack/floor toms and conga applications, the Shure Beta 98D/S is perfect for sound reinforcement and recording. Flexible gooseneck lets you position mic in practically any configuration. No other microphone stands up to the performance and versatility of the new Shure Beta 98D/S!

Shure Beta 98D/S Condenser Microphone at a Glance:

High-performance mini condenser, great for live or recording
Extended dynamic range and maximum SPL
Easy drum mounting with included mic mount

High-performance mini condenser, great for live or recording
The Shure Beta 98D/S is a high performance mini-condenser microphone designed to excel at professional sound reinforcement or recording. Its ultra-uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. In addition, you can order an optional cardioid cartridge for the Beta 98D/S that lets you easily adapt the mic to different applications.

Extended dynamic range and maximum SPL
As the successor to the popular Shure SM98A, the Beta 98D/S features several notable improvements. Dynamic range is 4dB greater, as is headroom, while maximum SPL is 5dB higher (now 160dB!). Physically, the Beta 98D/S utilizes a thicker, beefier detachable Triple-Flex cable.

Easy drum mounting with included mic mount
With the unique A98D microphone drum mount (supplied), no other rim-mounted microphone stays more securely in place than the Beta 98D/S. This hardware has been redesigned for quicker, more secure, rim-mounting without the need for a drum key. Its flexible gooseneck lets you position the mic in practically any configuration, so you get a virtually unlimited choice of sound options. Its unobtrusive design and compact size help the Beta 98D/S reduce stage clutter to an absolute minimum.

And because it bears the Shure name, you can be certain that the Beta 98D/S will withstand just about any abuse it may run across and keep delivering great sound.

Shure Beta 98D/S Condenser Microphone Features:

Miniature supercardioid condenser with built-in rim clip
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz
Maximum SPL 160dB
Dynamic range 125dB
48-volt phantom power
Detachable Triple-Flex cable

Clip On This Drum Mic for Exceptional Drum Sound!

Type

Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response

20 to 20,000 Hz

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(measured at 304.8 mm [1 ft] from a spherical sound source, free field conditions)

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid (as supplied), uniform with frequency, symmetrical about axis. Cartridge for cardioid polar pattern also available.

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage: -59 dBV/Pa* (1 mV) typical

*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

Maximum SPL

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)

2.5 kilohm load: 160 dB

1 kilohm load: 156 dB

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)

2.5 kilohm load: + 6 dBV (2.0 V)

1 kilohm load: + 2 dBV (1.26 V)

Dynamic Range

(at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD, 2.5 kilohm load)

125 dB (max SPL minus A-weighted noise)

Output Noise

35 dB SPL, A-weighted

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

59 dB re 94 dB SPL

Output Impedance

Rated at 150 ohms (actual)

Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kilohm

Hum Pickup

-7.5 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60Hz)

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Phantom Power

48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc(IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3.

Cable

BETA 98/S: 7.6 m (25 ft) light-weight, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F mini connectors.

BETA 98D/S: 4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F mini connectors.

Case

Microphone: Matte black enamel brass case and stainless steel inner grille

Preamplifier: Matte black enamel finished steel

Dimensions

Microphone: 11.7 mm X 35.6 mm (0.46 in. X 1.40 in.)

Preamplifier: 20 mm X 99 mm (0.79 in. X 3.89 in.)

Net Weight

Microphone: 12 g (0.4 oz) less cable

Preamplifier: 96 g (3.4 oz)