Product Description
Shure BETA 181/BI Compact Side-Address Bi-Directional Instrument Microphone
The BETA 181/BI Figure 8 Compact Side-Address Instrument Microphone from Shure is a durable, small diaphragm, electret condenser microphone with an interchangeable capsule design. The Beta 181/BI ships with a figure 8 capsule for mono drum overhead and dual instrument sound source applications, as well as Blumlein stereo technique (pair of BETA 181/BI). The microphone features a wide frequency response and rugged build, making it great for the stage and recording studio.
Features
- Interchangeable capsules with multiple polar pattern options (cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional) deliver the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility
- Small diaphragm design provides superior audio with textbook polar responses in a form factor compact enough to get close to the source in the tightest conditions
- Precision-engineered, side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier with integrated XLR connections
Included
Specs
- Type: Condenser (Electret)
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Supercardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
- Phantom power required: 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 2.4 mA, maximum