Shure BETA® 98AD/C Drum Microphone With Drum Mount SKU# BETA® 98AD/C
The BETA® 98AD/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone from Shure is essentially a Shure BETA® 98A accessorized with a drum mount and a heavy-duty cable. The package is intended to perfectly mount and position the BETA® 98A on any stand and is recommended for a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments including drums, piano, reed, wind, and strings. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively minimizes off-axis feedback and noise, and its tailored frequency response reproduces drums with pristine results. The BETA® 98A's high SPL response captures transients without noise and distortion. Its miniature profile is ideal for close positioning, without interfering with the performance.
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
Specifications
- Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance: 179 Ω
- Sensitivity: 48.0 dBV/Pa (4.0 mV)
- Maximum SPL: 144 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB
- Dynamic Range: 114 dB
- Clipping Level: 1.0 dBV (1.26 V)
- Self-Noise: 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: 1152 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 3.6 mA
Items Included
- A98D BETA® 98 Drum Mount
- C98D 4.6 m (15 ft.) Heavy-Duty Cable
- 95A2314 Zippered Carrying Bag
- RPM626 In-Line Preamplifier (1 piece)
- 95A2064 Snap-fit Windscreen
Limited 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty