Shure BETA 181 Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules

Shure BETA 181 Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules

The Shure Beta 181 is a premium side-address condenser microphone designed for professional studio and live sound applications. With its compact form factor and interchangeable capsules (cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional), the Beta 181 delivers outstanding clarity, versatility, and off-axis rejection. Ideal for recording drums, acoustic instruments, piano, and overheads, it captures every detail with exceptional accuracy and low noise performance. Built with Shure’s legendary durability, it’s the perfect mic for engineers seeking precision and reliability in any recording or stage environment.

Key Features

• Interchangeable polar pattern capsules attach to a compact 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. Capsules available separately for custom flexibility.)
• Precision-engineered, compact side-address design features innovative locking ring to provide secure connection between capsule and preamplifier
• 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 capsule.
• BETA 181/C (cardioid) for drum overhead, piano, acoustic instrument applications, M/S stereo technique (paired with Beta 181/BI)
• BETA 181/S (supercardioid) for snare drum, acoustic instrument, close-miking applications
• BETA 181/O (omnidirectional) for ambient/room, instrument ensemble applications
• BETA 181/BI (bidirectional) for mono drum overhead, dual instrument sound source applications, Blumlein stereo technique (pair of Beta 181/BI)