The Beta 181 is an ultra compact, small diaphragm side-address condenser microphone with interchangeable capsules for different polar patterns. This enables discreet placement and versatility in tight conditions for various applications.

• Best suited to: Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Choir & Orchestra
• Also great for: Additional acoust. instr., Electric Guitar

Beta 181 Applications

• This Beta 181 is a multipurpose instrument microphone and can be used on a wide variety of applications including guitars, bass and drums (overheads and snares).
• A total of four different capsules (Cardioid, Supercardioid, Bi-directional, Omni-directional) are available, allowing you to interchange them according to application.

Interchangable Capsule Options (optional capsules separately available)

• The RPM181/C is a cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. 
• The RPM181/S is a super cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. 
• The RPM181/BI is a bi-directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181. 
• The RPM181/O is a omni directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181.  

Applications for the different capsules 

• The cardioid capsule is best suited to overheads, piano and acoustic instruments.
• You can also use the cardioid capsule for M/S stereo micing (in conjunction with another microphone with a bi-directional capsule). 
• The supercardioid capsule is best suited to snare, toms, acoustic instruments and other forms of close distance micing.
• The omni-directional capsule could be used for choirs, orchestras and ambient recording applications.
• Lastly, the Bi-directional capsule can be used for mono overheads, or for the recording of two instruments simultaneously on one channel. 

Features

• Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections
• 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

In the Box

• The Beta 181 can be purchased with any one of the four mic capsules available. You'll then need to buy any additional capsules you want seperately.
• Beta 181 Preamp
• 1x Capsule: (depending on polar patern: Cardioid RPM181/C, Supercardioid RPM181/S, Onmidirectional RPM181/O, Bidirectional RPM181/BI)
• Mic Clip
• Zippered Carrying Case
• Windscreen