Shure Beta 98H/C

Recommended Uses

Woodwinds

Brass/Saxophone

Type

Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response

20 to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern

Unidirectional (cardioid)

Output Impedance

Rated at 150.0 ohms (actual) Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kilohm. May be used with loads as low as 150 ohms with reduced clipping level.

Output Level (0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal)

Open Circuit Voltage: -56 dB (1.6 mV)

Output Clipping Level (at 1kHz, THD < 1%)

2.5 kilohm load: 11 dBV (3.5 V)

1.0 kilohm load: 3 dBV (1.4 V)

Maximum SPL

2.5 kilohm load: 163 dB

1.0 kilohm load: 155 dB

Dynamic Range (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level)

132 dB (2.5 kilohm load)

Signal-to-noise ratio

63 dB at 94 dB 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: -7 degrees C to 49 degrees C (20 degrees F to 120 degrees F)

Storage temperatures: 29 degrees C to +74 degrees C (-20 degrees F to 165 degrees F)

Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%

Net Weight

Microphone w/cable and preamplifier: 156 g (5.5 oz.)