Shure B181S Super-Cardioid Capsule - Upgrade Your Beta 181 Microphone
Upgrade your Beta 181 microphone with this supercardioid capsule for an enhanced audio experience!
• Ideal for snare drums, acoustic instruments, and close-miking applications
• Features interchangeable capsules for versatile polar patterns
• Comes with stand adapter, windscreen, and carrying case
The Shure Beta 181 is a great microphone, but with this supercardioid capsule, you can take it to the next level. The supercardioid pattern is perfect for capturing the sound of snare drums, acoustic instruments, and other close-miking situations. With interchangeable capsules, you can switch between cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional patterns for even more versatility. And with the included stand adapter, windscreen, and carrying case, you'll have everything you need to get great sound on the go.
Features:
- Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact XLR preamplifier with integrated XLR connections for the ultimate in low-profile application flexibility (each Beta 181 ships with one polar pattern capsule and one XLR preamplifier)
- Precision-engineered, compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier
- Beta 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications
- Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL environments
- Furnished with stand adapter, windscreen and carrying case (carrying case will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsules)
Specifications
- Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Output Impedance: 110 Ω
- Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1kΩ load): Supercardoid: 152.0 dB SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Supercardoid: 72.5 dB
- Dynamic Range (at 1 kHz, 1 kΩ load): Supercardoid: 129.5 dB
- Clipping Level (1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1kΩ load): 7.5 dBV (2.4 V)
- Self-Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical): Supercardoid: 22.5 dB
- Common Mode Rejection (20–20,000 Hz): ≥55 dB
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Power Requirements: 11–52 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 1.2 mA
This Shure B181S Super-Cardioid Microphone Capsule is designed for musicians, audio engineers, and content creators who want to enhance the sound quality of their recordings. It's perfect for use in live performances, studio sessions, and podcasting. The supercardioid pattern is ideal for capturing the sound of snare drums, acoustic instruments, and other close-miking applications. The capsule is interchangeable, allowing you to switch between cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional patterns for even more versatility. The microphone also features a precision-engineered, compact side-address design with an innovative locking ring to provide a secure connection between the capsule and preamplifier. The frequency response is tailored for wide dynamic range applications, making it suitable for use in high SPL environments. The microphone comes with a stand adapter, windscreen, and carrying case, which will securely protect up to four polar pattern capsules. The technical specifications include a cartridge type of electret condenser, a polar pattern of supercardioid, a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz, an output impedance of 110 Ω, a maximum SPL of 152.0 dB SPL, a signal-to-noise ratio of 72.5 dB, a dynamic range of 129.5 dB, a clipping level of 7.5 dBV (2.4 V), a self-noise of 22.5 dB, a common mode rejection of ≥55 dB, a polarity of positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3, and power requirements of 11–52 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 1.2 mA.
