Shure Beta 98A/C Miniature Cardioid Mic

The Shure Beta 98A 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.

Both Beta 98A configurations feature high sound pressure level capability (SPL). Beta 98AD/C includes A98D drum mount with flexible gooseneck that makes it an essential, accurate choice for toms, snares, and percussion. Beta 98A/C is recommended for a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments including drums, piano, reed, wind, and strings.

Available Options
BETA 98AD/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Drum Microphone
BETA 98A/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Features

Uniform cardioid polar pattern provides maximum gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound for smooth high-end response and control
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
Beta 98A models ship with external in-line preamplifier for discrete cable placement, snap-fit windscreen, and zipper pouch
Beta 98AD/C ships with A98D drum mount featuring a flexible gooseneck for precise placement and secure attachment
Beta 98A/C ships with RK282 shock mount swivel adapter for attachment to any standard microphone stand
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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