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<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 User Guide

BETA Brochure

BETA 181 Spec Sheet

BETA181 Declarations of Conformity (EU)

<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>


Lollipop

Tailored

House of Worship

Theater

Touring/Rental

Performance

Recording

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

Bidirectional

Cardioid

Omnidirectional

Supercardioid

Cymbals/Overhead

Hi-Hat

Acoustic String Instruments

Choir

Studio Recording

Orchestra

BETA

Shure Beta Microphones - Product Overview

Shure are pleased to have won a coveted TEC Award for excellence in audio during Namm 2012 for the Beta 181 microphone 

TEC Awards 2012

In many applications where a large diaphram side-address condenser might be a desirable, but impractical choice for live music, the Beta 181 offers a fresh solution. A full, rich, well-defined sound in a microphone that goes where many others can’t. Impeccable performance in a neat versatile package.

Roger Lindsay, Legendary FOH Engineer (The Pretenders, James Taylor, Van Morrison)

Roger Lindsay, Legendary FOH Engineer (The Pretenders, James Taylor, Van Morrison)

Bright, accurate.  Great rejection.  Great as a discrete overhead. Nice ''sticky'' hi hat sound. Lovely on a flat ride



Mike Dolbear.com – July 2011

Whether live or in the studio, the Beta 181 would serve you as a very multi-purpose condenser microphone thanks to its modular design. As such, it is a very interesting addition to Shure’s venerable Beta Series. 

Audio Media Magazine- July 2011

Other Instruments

E-Guitar/Bass

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

BETA 181, 

Condenser

Broadcast Studio

Club

Live Performance

Place of worship

Rehearsal Space

Stadium

Theater Stage

Home/Project Studio

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


Beta 181/BI

 Beta 181/C - Ultra compact condenser microphone

<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

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Zippered carrying case for Beta 181 condenser microphone.

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