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Shure BETA 181/KIT-TA Microphone Kit (TAA-Compliant)

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Shure  |  SKU: BETA 181/KIT-TA

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The Beta 181 Microphone Kit from Shure includes a Beta 181 handheld XLR preamplifier and interchangeable side-address cardioid, supercardioid, bi-directional, and omnidirectional condenser capsules. This line-up of capsules allows you to use the Beta 181 on a variety of sources ranging from drum overheads to piano to acoustic instruments and vocals.

*The TAA-compliant models are made-to-order with a typical delivery time of 2 to 4 weeks. The additional cost of producing separate model variations is reflected in higher pricing compared to standard SKUs.

Features
  • Beta 181 XLR Preamplifier
  • Interchangeable Condenser Capsules
  • Cardioid, Supercardioid Capsules
  • Bi-Directional, Omnidirectional Capsules
  • Works on a Variety of Music Sources
Specs
Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
181/C: Cardioid
181/S: Supercardioid
181/O: Omnidirectional
181/BI: Bidirectional
Sensitivity
Cardioid: -46.5 dBV/Pa[1] (2.4 mV)
Supercardioid: -49.5 dBV/Pa[1] (2.5 mV)
Omnidirectional: -52.0 dBV/Pa[1] (2.6 mV)
Bidirectional: -51.0 dBV/Pa[1] (2.6 mV)
Output Impedance
110 ohms (at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
Cardioid: 73.5 dB
Supercardioid: 71.5 dB
Omnidirectional: 70.5 dB
Bidirectional: 71.0 dB
Self Noise
Cardioid: 20.5 dB SPL-A
Supercardioid: 22.5 dB SPL-A
Omnidirectional: 23.5 dB SPL-A
Bidirectional: 23.0 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
≥55 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938) 2.4 mA, maximum
Maximum SPL
1000 Ohm Load
Cardioid: 149.0 dB SPL
Supercardioid: 152.0 dB SPL
Omnidirectional: 154.0 dB SPL
Bidirectional: 153.5 dB SPL

2500 Ohm Load
Cardioid: 151.5 dB SPL
Supercardioid: 154.5 dB SPL
Omnidirectional: 157.0 dB SPL
Bidirectional: 156.0 dB SPL
Dynamic Range
1000 Ohm Load
Cardioid: 128.5 dB
Supercardioid: 129.5 dB
Omnidirectional: 130.5 dB
Bidirectional: 130.5 dB

2500 Ohm Load
Cardioid: 131.0 dB
Supercardioid: 132.0 dB
Omnidirectional: 133.5 dB
Bidirectional: 133.0 dB
Clipping Level
1000 Ohm Load
7.5 dBV

2500 Ohm Load
10.5 dBV
Weight
5.1 oz (145 grams)

Shure RPM181/C Cardioid Polar Pattern Capsule Specs

General

Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
-46.5 dBV/Pa (2.4 mV)
Output Impedance
110 ohms (at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
73.5 dB
Self Noise
20.5 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
≥55 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938)2.4 mA, maximum
Weight
5.1 oz (145 grams)
Maximum SPL

1000 Ohm Load
149.0 dB (1,000 ohm load)
2500 Ohm Load
151.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range

1000 Ohm Load
128.5 dB
2500 Ohm Load
131.0 dB
Clipping Level

1000 Ohm Load
7.5 dBV
2500 Ohm Load
10.5 dBV

Shure RPM181/S Supercardioid Polar Pattern Capsule Specs

General

Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
-49.5 dBV/Pa (2.5 mV)
Output Impedance
110 ohms (at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
71.5 dB
Self Noise
22.5 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
≥55 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938)2.4 mA, maximum
Weight
5.1 oz (145 grams)
Maximum SPL

1000 Ohm Load
152.0 dB (1,000 ohm load)
2500 Ohm Load
154.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range

1000 Ohm Load
129.5 dB
2500 Ohm Load
132.0 dB
Clipping Level

1000 Ohm Load
7.5 dBV
2500 Ohm Load
10.5 dBV

Shure RPM181/O Omnidirectional Polar Pattern Capsule Specs

General

Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Sensitivity
-52.0 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV)
Output Impedance
110 ohms (at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
70.5 dB
Self Noise
23.5 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
≥55 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938)2.4 mA, maximum
Weight
5.1 oz (145 grams)
Maximum SPL

1000 Ohm Load
154.0 dB (1,000 ohm load)
2500 Ohm Load
157.0 dB SPL
Dynamic Range

1000 Ohm Load
130.5 dB
2500 Ohm Load
133.5 dB
Clipping Level

1000 Ohm Load
7.5 dBV
2500 Ohm Load
10.5 dBV

Shure RPM181/BI Bidirectional Polar Pattern Capsule Specs

General

Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Bidirectional
Sensitivity
-51.0 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV)
Output Impedance
110 ohms (at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio
71.0 dB
Self Noise
23.0 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
≥55 dB
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938)2.4 mA, maximum
Weight
5.1 oz (145 grams)
Maximum SPL

1000 Ohm Load
153.50 dB (1,000 ohm load)
2500 Ohm Load
156.0 dB SPL
Dynamic Range

1000 Ohm Load
130.5 dB
2500 Ohm Load
133.0 dB
Clipping Level

1000 Ohm Load
7.5 dBV
2500 Ohm Load
10.5 dBV
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