Shure Beta 181 Ultra-Compact Side-Address Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

The BETA181/O features an Omnidirectional polar pattern.

The Shure BETA181 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.

Features

* 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 capsules)

Performance Characteristics

* Exceptional low-frequency reproduction

* Extremely high SPL handling

* High output level

* No crossover distortion

* Transformer output

Application Examples

* Room and ambient pickup

* Mono drum overhead

* String ensembles

* Acoustic instruments

Specifications

Type: Condenser (Electret)

Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional

Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz

Output Impedance: 110

Sensitivity: 52.0 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)

Self Noise: 23.5 dB SPL-A

Dimensions: 124.46mm(4.90in) long w/capsule, 20.32mm(0.80in) wide body, 34.54mm(1.36in) capsule

Variations

* Beta 181/C Cardioid Microphone

* Beta 181/S Supercardioid Microphone

* Beta 181/O Omnidirectional Microphone

* Beta 181/BI Bidirectional Microphone

* Beta 181/KIT All 4 Interchangeable Capsules