Shure Beta98S Miniature Supercardioid Condenser Microphone- Beta 98S

Suggested Applications: Strings, Brass/Saxophone, Woodwinds

The Shure Beta98S is a compact, high-output, supercardioid condenser microphone for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.

Type - Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response

20 to 20,000 Hz

(measured at 304.8 mm [1 ft] from a spherical sound source, free field conditions)

 

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid (as supplied), uniform with frequency, symmetrical about axis. Cartridge for cardioid polar pattern also available.

 

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage: -59 dBV/Pa* (1 mV) typical

*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

 

Maximum SPL

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)

2.5 kilohm load: 160 dB

1 kilohm load: 156 dB

 

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)

2.5 kilohm load: + 6 dBV (2.0 V)

1 kilohm load: + 2 dBV (1.26 V)

 

Dynamic Range

(at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD, 2.5 kilohm load)

125 dB (max SPL minus A-weighted noise)

 

Output Noise

35 dB SPL, A-weighted

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

59 dB re 94 dB SPL

 

Output Impedance

Rated at 150 ohms (actual)

Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kilohm

 

Hum Pickup

-7.5 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60Hz)

 

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

 

Phantom Power

48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc(IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3.

 

Cable

BETA 98/S: 7.6 m (25 ft) light-weight, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F mini connectors.

BETA 98D/S: 4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F mini connectors.

 

Case

Microphone: Matte black enamel brass case and stainless steel inner grille

Preamplifier: Matte black enamel finished steel

 

Dimensions

Microphone: 11.7 mm X 35.6 mm (0.46 in. X 1.40 in.)

Preamplifier: 20 mm X 99 mm (0.79 in. X 3.89 in)

 

Net Weight

Microphone: 12 g (0.4 oz) less cable

Preamplifier: 96 g (3.4 oz)