Shure Beta 98 H/C B-Stock
Condenser Clip-On Microphone
- Perfect for wind and percussion instruments
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
- Output impedance: 150 ohm
- Maximum sound pressure level: 163 dB
- With permanently polarised condenser capsule
- Integrated clip and gooseneck
- Snap-in foam windscreen
- Exchangeable microphone capsules with different polar patterns optionally available (RPM108 - cardioid pattern, RPM110 - supercardioid pattern) (not included)
- Fixed XLR phantom adapter
- Cable length: 3 m
- Weight microphone: 65 g
- Weight preamplifier: 96 g
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Available since February 2002
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Item number 298588
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Clip on and rock out!
The Shure Beta 98 H/C is a condenser microphone specifically designed for miking loud instruments such as brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Its mounting clip allows for quick and secure attachment to the bell of a wind instrument or the rim of a drum, while the flexible gooseneck ensures precise positioning. The Shure Beta 98 H/C features a uniform cardioid polar pattern, ensuring high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of off-axis sound. Additionally, interchangeable microphone cartridges offer a range of polar pattern options, making it easy to adapt to various recording and performance needs. The microphone is equipped with a permanently attached cable featuring an integrated preamp and an XLR connector, allowing direct connection to stage boxes, mixing consoles, or audio interfaces. For users looking for a version designed for wireless bodypack transmitters, the Shure WB98 H/C is available with a TQG connector.
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Tough as nails
The Shure Beta 98 H/C is designed to capture high-volume sound sources with precision. For example, a trumpet's powerful sound can be overwhelming up close, but this microphone handles it effortlessly. With a maximum sound pressure level of 143.5dB, it can even deal with extreme audio levels – delivering clarity, depth, and natural detail across its 20Hz - 20kHz frequency range. The Beta 98 H/C boasts exceptional sound quality while remaining lightweight at just 65 grams, featuring a sleek, compact design that will never detract from the musician's performance. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively reduces feedback, and for increased directionality, the cartridge can be swapped out for an optional supercardioid capsule.
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By musicians, for musicians
Brass players looking for a mic that truly does justice to their instrument's sound will love the Shure Beta 98 H/C. The compact clip-on mic really shines in live settings – it's quick to attach, lightweight, and unobtrusive. Shure's practical design choices are evident in thoughtful details like the snap-fit windscreen and the included clamp, which helps maintain a steady gooseneck position. With its high SPL and balanced sound, the Beta 98 H/C is not limited to brass instruments and performs well wherever its clip can be securely mounted. However, woodwind players should check in advance to ensure a proper fit, especially to see if their instrument's bell is too thick for the clip.
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About Shure
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
Built for the stage – and built to move
Brass musicians know the struggle – drift a little off-axis from a stand-mounted mic, and the sound engineer isn't happy. This can make expressive playing and an energetic stage presence difficult. The Shure Beta 98 H/C offers a practical solution with its clip-on design, keeping the microphone securely in place while allowing for unrestricted movement. Thanks to its permanently attached XLR cable with integrated preamp, the microphone can be connected directly to stage boxes, mixing consoles, or audio interfaces. This allows the Beta 98 H/C to combine the flexibility of a clip-on microphone with straightforward integration into traditional wired live sound and recording setups.
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