Shure BETA98ADC Microphone Condenser Lo Z Mini Instrument Cardioid with A98D Drum Mount

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.

Features

• 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's in the box?

• 1 - A98D Beta 98 Drum Mount
• 1 - 95A2314 Zippered Carrying Bag
• 1 - RPM626 In-Line Preamplifier (1 piece)
• 1 - 95A2064 Snap-fit Windscreen

Specifications

• Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 179 O
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): –48.0 dBV/Pa (4.0 mV)
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1KO 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, 1KO load): 114 dB
• Clipping Level (1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1KO load): 1.0 dBV (1.26 V)
• 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 power (IEC-61938), 3.6 mA

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