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Shure - BETA98AD/C

Description

This premium drum microphone is ideal for use with snares, toms and percussion. An extremely uniform cardioid polar pattern provides excellent gain-before-feedback and off axis rejection of unwanted noise. The Beta 98AD/C is a cardioid condenser drum microphone and comes complete with the A98D drum mount which features a flexible gooseneck.

Features
* Uniform cardioid polar pattern provides with smooth high-end response
* 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
* Ships with A98D Drum mount featuring a flexible gooseneck for precise placement and secure attachment

Specifications
Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 179 Ω
Sensitivity: 48.0 dBV/Pa (4.0 mV)
Maximum SPL: 144 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB
Dynamic Range: 114 dB
Clipping Level: 1.0 dBV (1.26 V)
Self-Noise: 30 dB SPL
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: 1152 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 3.6 mA

Includes
- A98D Beta 98 Drum Mount
- C98D 4.6 m (15 ft.) Heavy-Duty Cable
- 95A2314 Zippered Carrying Bag
- RPM626 In-Line Preamplifier (1 piece)
- 95A2064 Snap-fit Windscreen