Description
The Shure BETA 98AD/C is an Instrument microphone that 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. 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
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 98A/C is the same microphone minus the drum mount. 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.
What’s In the Box:
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
Product Specifications:
Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 179 Ω
Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
Power Requirements: 11–52 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 3.6 mA
Weight Net: 12 g (0.6 oz.)
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