Topic: Shure Beta 98 A/C Compact Cardioid Microphone

[audBall]

Anyone have have experience with these mics? They seem nice and compact with decent specs. They come with a nice suspended mount, too. I wonder if there are different caps available. It looks to be about the same size as a chopped Nak 700.


Spec sheet: http://www.shure.com/uploads/specification_sheet/upload/121/pdf_beta98a_c_beta98ad_c_specification_sheet.pdf





Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance @ 1 kHz: 179 Ω
Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical: –48.0 dBV/Pa[1] (4.0 mV)
Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD[2]: 2500 Ω load 150.5 dB, 1000 Ω load 144.0 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]: 64 dB
Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz: 2500 Ω load 120.5 dB, 1000 Ω load 114.0 dB
Clipping Level 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD: 2500 Ω load 8.0 dBV, 1000 Ω load 1.0 dBV
Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical: 30.0 dB SPL-A
Connector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 Power Requirements 11–52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938), 3.6 mA
Net Weight 12 g (0.6 oz.)

[Patrick]

These mics are used primarily on drums and percussion in live sound.  They sound great in this application.  Not sure if they would be useful for tapers as I've always jammed them right up against sound sources.

99% sure this line does not have interchangeable caps.