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Shure BETA 98H/C Clip-On Condenser Microphone
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Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
Gold Coverage Includes:
- Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
- Normal wear and tear
- Power surges
- Dust, internal heat and humidity
Other plan features include:
- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
- For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Musician's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax.
- Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement
- Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
- Plans are renewable on new gear
*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions (Opens in new window) for program details
Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.
Convenient clip-on design makes it perfect for miking horns and other instruments.
Features
- 10" 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
- Interchangeable microphone cartridges are available (sold separately):
- RPM108 - Cardioid cartridge
- RPM110 - Supercardioid cartridge
BETA 98H/C Clip-On Condenser Microphone Specifications:
- Type: Condenser (electret bias)
- Frequency response: 20–20,000Hz
- Polar pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid)
- Output impedance: Rated at 150 ohm (actual)
- Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kohm (May be used with loads as low as 150 ohm with reduced clipping level
- Output Level (0dB = 1 volt per Pascal):
- Open Circuit Voltage: -56dB (1.6mV)
- Output Clipping Level (at 1kHz, THD < 1%):
- 2.5 kohm load: 11dBV (3.5V)
- 1 kohm load: 3dBV (1.4V)
- Maximum SPL
- 2.5 kohm: 163dB
- 1 kohm load: 155dB
- Dynamic Range (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level): 132dB (2.5 kohm load)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 63dB at 94dB SPL (IEC 651)
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of preamplifier output connector
- Recommended Operating Voltage: 11 to 52 VDC Phantom
- Environmental conditions: Operating temperatures: -7º C to 49º C (20º F to 120º F)
- Storage temperatures: 29º C to +74º C (-20º F to 165º F)
- Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
- Net Weight: Microphone with cable and preamplifier: 156 g (5.5 oz.)
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- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
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