Shure Beta 98A Specification Sheet

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Beta® 98A Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Overview

The Shure Beta 98A miniature cardioid condenser microphones are precision-engineered for professional drum and instrument in live and studio
applications. The Beta 98AD/C is designed for use with toms, snares and percussion instruments in both sound reinforcement and recording
applications. A flexible gooseneck mount allows for accurate placement in any configuration. customization for specific applications. The Beta 98A/C
features a highly compact design which provides a variety of placement options for acoustic or amplified instruments including drums, piano, reed,
wind, and strings.

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

• 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

• Each model furnished with snap-fit windscreen and zipper pouch

Available Models

BETA 98AD/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Drum Microphone

BETA 98A/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Specifications

Cartridge Type Electret Condenser

Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Output Impedance 179 Ω

Sensitivity

(at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage)

Maximum SPL

(1 kHz at 1% THD, 1KΩ load)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

(referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)

Dynamic Range

(at 1 kHz, 1KΩ load)

Clipping Level

(1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1KΩ load)

Self-Noise

(Typical, equivalent SPL, A-weighted)

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

–48.0 dBV/Pa (4.0 mV)

144 dB

64 dB

S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted

114 dB

1.0 dBV (1.26 V)

30 dB SPL

Beta 98AD/C

Beta 98A/C

Accessories and Replacement Parts

RPM626 In-Line Preamplifier 95A2314 Carrying/Storage Bag

A98D Beta 98 Drum Mount (98D/S) C98D 4.6 m (15 ft.) Heavy-Duty Cable (BETA 98D/S)

RK282 Shock-Mount Swivel Adapter (98D/S) 95A2398 7.6 m (25 ft.) light-weight cable (BETA 98/S)

RK183WS Snap-fit Windscreen

Polar Pattern

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