BETA 181

Beta 181 Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules

The Beta 181 is an ultra compact, small diaphragm side-address condenser microphonewith interchangeable capsules for different polar patterns. This enables discreet placement and versatility in tight conditions for various applications.

Best suited to: Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Choir

What is the Beta 181 best suited to?

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, Super Cardioid, Bi-directional, Omni-directional) are available meaning that they can be interchanged according to application.

What are the product codes for the additional capsules?

The RPM181/C is a cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/S is a super cardioid condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/BI is a bi-directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181. The RPM181/O is a omni directional condenser capsule for the Beta 181.  

What might I use the interchangable capsules for?

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).  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. 

• Interchangeable polar pattern capsules 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
• Capsules available separately for custom flexibility
• Frequency response tailored for wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL environments
• Available in the following polar pattern options:

   

  • 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)