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Shure Beta 181
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Best for
- PodcastAudio-first shows recorded at a table — one to four mics, arms, an interface or console and closed-back headphones.
- Studio recordingMusic and voice tracking in a treated room: condensers, interface, monitors and headphones.
- Music performanceCapturing a live room or a stage: instrument and drum mics, stereo pairs, multitrack recording.
- Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
- Cooking and overheadTop-down demo shooting: overhead arm or C-stand, soft key, and a second angle on the hands.
Series
BETA
Weight
145 g
Dimensions
34.5 x 124 x 20.3 mm (WxHxD)
Polar pattern
Bidirectional, Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid
Transducer
Condenser
Connector
3 Pin XLR
Overview
Product description from Shure
The precision-engineered BETA®181 is a versatile condenser instrument microphone with interchangeable polar pattern capsule options.
The Shure BETA 181 is an ultra-compact, small-diaphragm side-address condenser microphone, designed for discreet placement and control in live and studio environments. Featuring interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional capsule options for superior versatility, the small diaphragm design provides superior audio with consistent, textbook polar responses in a form factor small enough to get close to the source in the tightest conditions.
Highlights
- Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility (Each Beta 181 ships with one polar pattern capsule and one XLR preamplifier. Capsules availabl
- Precision-engineered, compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier
- Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL environments
- Furnished with stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
- BETA 181/C (cardioid) for drum overhead, piano, acoustic instrument applications, M/S stereo technique (paired with Beta 181/BI)
- BETA 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications
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Features
- Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility (Each Beta 181 ships with one polar pattern capsule and one XLR preamplifier. Capsules available separately for custom flexibility.)
- Precision-engineered, compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier
- Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL environments
- Furnished with stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsule.
Application recommendations:
- BETA 181/C (cardioid) for drum overhead, piano, acoustic instrument applications, M/S stereo technique (paired with Beta 181/BI)
- BETA 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications
- BETA 181/O (omnidirectional) for ambient/room, instrument ensemble applications
- BETA 181/BI (bidirectional) for mono drum overhead, dual instrument sound source applications, Blumlein stereo technique (pair of Beta 181/BI)
In the box
- Shure BETA 181
- A57F Mic Clip
- A181C Zippered Carrying Case
- A181WS Windscreen
Key specs
- Series
- BETA
- Weight
- 145 g
- Dimensions
- 34.5 x 124 x 20.3 mm (WxHxD)
- Polar pattern
- Bidirectional, Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid
- Transducer
- Condenser
- Connector
- 3 Pin XLR
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | BETA | Microflex | Microflex | Microflex |
| Weight | 145 g | 205 g | 161 g | 160 g |
| Dimensions | 34.5 x 124 x 20.3 mm (WxHxD) | —Not listed | —Not listed | 11.68 x 330.7 x 11.68 mm (WxHxD) |
| Polar pattern | Bidirectional, Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid |
| Transducer | Condenser | interchangeable | Condenser | Condenser |
| Connector | 3 Pin XLR | —Not listed | 3 Pin XLR, TQG (TA4F, 4-Pin Mini) | 3 Pin XLR |
Full specifications
Specifications
| Weight | 145 g |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Cardioid: –46.50, Supercardioid: –49.50, Omnidirectional: –52.00, Bidirectional: –51.00 dBV/Pa–Cardioid: 4.70, Supercardioid: 3.40, Omnidirectional: 2.50, Bidirectional: 2.80 mV/Pa |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Impedance (Ω) | 110 |
| Dimensions | 34.5 × 124.0 × 20.3 mm (W×H×D) / 1.358 × 4.882 × 0.799 in |
Details
| Product Series | BETA |
|---|---|
| Transducer Type | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Bidirectional, Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid |
| Form Factor | Lollipop |
| Frequency Style | Tailored |
| Connectors | 3 Pin XLR |
| Main Functionality | Performance, Recording |
| Cartridge | interchangeable |
| Interchangeable Capsule | Yes |
| Requires Phantom Power | 11 to 52 |
| Maximum SPL | Cardioid: 151.5 dB, Supercardioid: 154.5 dB, Omnidirectional: 157 dB, Bidirectional: 156 dB |
| Equivalent Self Noise | Cardioid: 20 dB(A), Supercardioid: 22 dB(A), Omnidirectional: 23 dB(A), Bidirectional: 23 dB(A) |
| Available Versions | BETA 181/C (cardioid) for drum overhead, piano, acoustic instrument applications, M/S stereo technique (paired with Beta 181/BI) BETA 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications BETA 181/O (omnidirectional) for ambient/room, instrument ensemble applications BETA 181/BI (bidirectional) for mono drum overhead, dual instrument sound source applications, Blumlein stereo technique (pair of Beta 181/BI) BETA 181/KIT comes with four |
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