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