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| Beta 181 Instrument
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|  Product Code:Beta181 Instrument Microphone
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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.The RPM181/C is a 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.
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| Features |  
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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 preamplifierCapsules available separately
for custom flexibilityFrequency response tailored for
wide dynamic range applications for use in high SPL
environmentsAvailable 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)
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| Specifications |  
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Transducer Type :
CondenserPolar Pattern: Supercardioid,
Omnidirectional, Cardioid, BidirectionalSensitivity (1 kHz): Cardioid -48,5
dBV/Pa; Supercardioid -49,5 dBV/Pa; Omnidirectional: -52,0 dBV/Pa;
Bidirectional: -51,0 dBV/PaEquivalent Selfnoise:- Cardioid: 20 dB(A)
 - Supercardioid: 22 dB(A)
 - Omnidirectional: 23 dB(A)
 - Bidirectional: 23 dB(A)
 
Sound Pressure:- Cardioid: 151 dB
 - Supercardioid: 154 dB
 - Omnidirectional: 157 dB
 - Bidirectional: 156 dB
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