Shure BETA 98H/C Clip-on Condenser Instrument Microphone - Exceptional Sound for Your Performances
Get ready to elevate your live performances with the Shure BETA 98H/C! This amazing clip-on condenser instrument microphone is perfect for musicians who demand top-notch sound quality. • Clamps easily onto wind instrument bells or percussion instrument rims. • The integrated gooseneck and swivel joint let you position and secure it effortlessly. • Isolation shock-mount reduces instrument vibrations. Plus, it comes with a gooseneck angle brace for better placement retention.
Features:
- Premium live performance microphone with Shure's renowned quality, ruggedness, and reliability
- Uniform supercardioid pick-up pattern for maximum gain before feedback and outstanding off-axis sound rejection
- Smooth, wide frequency response tailored for vocals
- Advanced cartridge shock mount system absorbs shock and minimizes handling noise
- Dent-resistant steel mesh grille and enamel coated metal alloy construction for durability
- Effective built-in pop filter reduces wind and breath noise
- Very low susceptibility to RF and electromagnetic hum
Specifications:
- Cartridge Type: Electret Condenser
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance: 150 Ω
- Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): –56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV)(1 Pascal=94 dB SPL)
- Maximum SPL(1 kHz at 1% THD, 1KΩ load): 155 dB SPL
- Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): 31 dB SPL (typical)
- Dynamic Range(at 1 kHz, 1KΩ load): 124 dB, 132 dB
- Clipping Level(1 kHz at 0.25% THD, 1KΩ load): 3 dBV (1.4 V)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio(Referenced at 94 DB SPL at 1 kHz): 63 dB
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Power Requirements: 11–52 VDC phantom power (IEC-61938), 1.2 mA

The Shure BETA 98H/C Clip-on Condenser Instrument Microphone is a must-have for musicians. It's designed to be clipped onto the bell of wind instruments or the rim of percussion instruments. This makes it perfect for live performances. Musicians who want high-quality sound during their gigs will love this microphone. In terms of tech specs, it has a great frequency response from 20 to 20,000 Hz and a cardioid polar pattern. It operates on 11–52 VDC phantom power with a current draw of 1.2 mA.