Name: Beta 181/S-MEA
Brand: Shure
SKU: Beta 181/S-MEA

<h2>Beta 181 Applications</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Interchangable Capsule Options</h2>

<p>The RPM181/C is a cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181.&nbsp;The RPM181/S is a super cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181.&nbsp;The RPM181/BI&nbsp;is a bi-directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181.&nbsp;The RPM181/O is a omni directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Applications for the different capsules&nbsp;</h2>

<p>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). &nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>In the Box</h2>

<p>The Beta 181 can be purchased with any one of the four mic capsules available. You&#39;ll then need to buy any additional capsules you want seperately. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules                

BETA 181 Spec Sheet

BETA Brochure

BETA 181 User Guide

<ul>
	<li>Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact preamplifier with integrated XLR connections</li>
	<li>Precision-engineered, compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier</li>
	<li>Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL environments</li>
</ul>


Side-address condenser microphone includes XLR preamplifier, microphone clip, windscreen, zippered case, and choice of condenser capsule.

Cymbals/Overhead

Hi-Hat

Acoustic String Instruments

Choir

Studio Recording

Orchestra

Shure Beta Microphones - Product Overview

Side-address condenser microphone includes XLR preamplifier, microphone clip, windscreen, zippered case, and choice of condenser capsule. Capsule options include cardioid, supercardioid, bi-directional, and omni-directional polarities.

Ambience

Banjo

Cymbals

Drum Set

Leslie Cabinet

Overhead

Percussion

Piano

Room Pick-Up

Snare Drum

Toms

Ukulele

Violin / Viola

Woodwinds

BETA 181

Broadcast Studio

Club

Live Performance

Place of worship

Rehearsal Space

Stadium

Theater Stage

Home/Project Studio

3 Pin XLR

<p>Condenser Microphone, Bidirectional, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector</p>


Beta 181/BI

<p><span>Beta 181 with cardioid polar pattern capsule (interchangeable)</span></p>


Beta 181/C

<p>Condenser Microphone, Omnidirectional, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector</p>


Beta 181/O

<p>Condenser Microphone, Supercardioid, Metallic Blue, 3-pin XLR Connector</p>


Beta 181/S