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Product Description Miniature instrument microphone delivers high gain-before-feedback and rejection of unwanted noise. It features preamplifier circuitry to improve linearity across the full frequency range, and tailored response for natural sound reproduction. The BETA98H/C and the wireless version WB98H/C are premium cardioid condenser instrument microphones that clamp onto the bell of wind instruments or onto the rim of percussion instruments. The integrated gooseneck and ratcheting swivel joint allows the mic to be easily positioned and secured, and an isolation shock-mount reduces the transmission of instrument 'key noise' and other mechanical noise. A gooseneck angle brace is included to provide better retention of the microphone placement during more active performances. Amazon.com The Beta 98H/C premium cardioid condenser instrument microphone that clamps onto the bell of wind instruments or onto the rim of percussion instruments, and its transformerless preamplifier circuitry improves linearity across the full frequency range. The pickup pattern of the BETA 98H/C provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. Its high maximum sound pressure level (SPL) enables it to handle the extreme demands of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. The clip-on Shure Beta 98H/C instrument microphone. The integrated gooseneck and ratcheting swivel joint allows the mic to be easily positioned and secured, and an isolation shock-mount reduces the transmission of instrument "key noise" and other mechanical noise. A gooseneck angle brace is included to provide better retention of the microphone placement during more active performances. Key FeaturesTransformerless preamplifier circuitry that improves linearity across the full frequency range. Pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. High maximum sound pressure level (SPL) enables it to handle the extreme demands of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. 10-foot high-flex cable with attached preamplifier (XLR connection) Tailored frequency response for open, natural sound reproduction Compact, lightweight construction provides a low degree of visibility Gooseneck, ratcheting swivel joint and gooseneck angle brace allow for optimum placement and fixed positioning Applications and Placement The most common BETA 98H/C applications and placement techniques are described below. Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste; there is no one "correct" microphone position. Saxophone Placement: Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the saxophone, so the microphone is a few inches from and facing into the bell. This will produce a bright tonal balance while minimizing feedback and leakage.Soprano Saxophone Placement: Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the saxophone and adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing the keys of the instrument, a few inches from the lower keys. This will produce a warm and full tonal balance. For a brighter tone, adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing into the bell, a few inches away.Trombone Placement: Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the trombone and adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing directly into the bell, a few inches away. This will produce a bright tonal balance while providing maximum isolation.Trumpet Placement: Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the trumpet and adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing directly into the bell, a few inches away. This will produce a bright tonal balance while providing maximum isolation.Drum Placement: Clamp the microphone onto the drum rim and adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is aiming a few inches above the drum head and an inch from the rim. This provides a full tonal balance.SpecificationsType: Condenser (electret bias) Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid) Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz Output Impedance: 1200 ohms Output Level (0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal): Open Circuit Voltage: -56.5 dB (1.5 mV) Output Clipping Level (at 1kHz, THD <1%): -9 dBV (0.35 V) Maximum SPL: 143.5 dB Dynamic Range: 112.5 dB Signal-to-noise Ratio: 63 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651) Polarity: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pins 3 and 4 with respect to pin 1 (ground). Weight: 2.3 ounces Frequency response. Polar pattern.
The BETA 98H/C and WB98 H/C feature transformerless preamplifier circuitry which improves linearity across the full frequency range.
The pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.
Its high maximum sound pressure level (SPL) enables it to handle the extreme demands of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
The BETA 98H/C features a 3 m (10 ft.) high-flex cable with attached preamplifier (XLR connection)
Tailored frequency response for open, natural sound reproduction
I like the sound better than any other sax mic I've used. Every one of these I buy is completely consistent and high-quality. I've been using these since around 2001, and I have gone through maybe 5 of them since then. It seems to hold up well to hard use.The Shure Beta 98 has a rich, even tone. It doesn't try to color your sound or make it "edgy"; it just keeps your sound balanced and natural. It's slightly warm, but not too warm.It's rugged, like a Shure should be. Usually I can make one last for three years of heavy use, until finally the cable goes bad. If I were better at soldering and fishing cable through a gooseneck, I'd try fixing them. But to me it isn't worth it. Shure will take them back and sell you a new one at a discount. My last one has a weak spot in the gooseneck from me bending it up and down, but it hasn't shorted out yet so I'm keeping it in my road case as a spare. I bought my new one here on Amazon so I won't have any problems on the road this year. I like reliable gear.My first clip-on mic in the late '90s was a Beyerdynamic with a nice sound. Actually, it sounded about as good as this Shure and was just a little warmer. But sooner or later it shorted out in the gooseneck, as all clip-on mics do. After that I got an AKG VHF wireless system and really liked that mic, until the system was stolen.I had heard players on the AudioTechnica and thought it sounded like crap, so I assumed AKG had some magic dust that made their mics special. I hate how the AudioTechnica is EQ'ed--to me it always sounds shrill like it's trying too hard to "help" the player cut through the mix. Because of that observation and my good prior experience with AKG I had an AKG mic special-wired for the Shure ULX system by Sweetwater Sound when I bought the system I currently use. It sounded good, but eventually the AKG mic shorted out in the gooseneck.I had no idea the sound of the AKG was thinner than the Shure mic until I needed to replace it. It wasn't a bad mic, but it wasn't as rich-sounding as the Shure is. I didn't feel like trying to solder a rewired mini-XLR connector on the AKG myself, and didn't want to pay extra to have it wired for the Shure system, so I bought the Shure Beta 98 instead and was surprised to find out it was so noticeably better.Once I tried the Shure 98, I've never looked back. The tone is natural and even, with no EQ curve getting in the way. But not "flat" sounding either. It reproduces my low undertones and my high overtones all blended into the sound like it should. Like butter. It cuts enough for me to project, but doesn't sound shrill. Actually, it sounds exactly like my unamplified tone, only louder.I end up buying one of these every 3 or 4 years when I wear the last one out. This is my 5th since 2003 or so, when the AKG mic shorted out. I don't mind that they wear out and I can't fix them, because the sound quality is so good. The Shure ULX Pro system is terrific, and it always "just works" even with very heavy use. (I got lucky that my UHF system was still in a good frequency range when the FCC reassigned a bunch of bands to emergency use in 2007. My ULX Pro from 2001 is still working great and legal for use in the 50 states! So that tells you something about how durably Shure makes things.)The Shure Beta 98H has a very natural sound that fits with my warm tone. Try it and you won't be disappointed.
