Model Beta 98/S User Guide
GENERAL RULES FOR MICROPHONE USE
1. Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source and
away from unwanted sources. This may not be obvious or in-
tuitive, since supercardioid microphones such as the BETA
98/S can pick up sounds from the rear.
2. Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired
sound source (refer to the table below).
3. Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.
4. Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.
5. Use the fewest number of microphones as practical.
6. Keep multiple microphones separated by a distance equal
to at least 3 times the distance to the nearest sound source.
7. Place mics as far as possible from reflective surfaces.
MODEL BETA 98/S
8. Use a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.
SUPERCARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE
APPLICATIONS AND PLACEMENT
GENERAL
The most common BETA 98/S applications and placement
The Shure BETA 98/S is a compact, high-output, supercar-techniques are listed in the following table. Keep in mind that
dioid condenser microphone for professional sound reinforce-microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste;
ment and studio recording. Its extremely uniform supercar-there is no one ?correct? microphone position.
dioid pickup pattern provides high gain before feedback and
APPLICATIONSUGGESTED MICROPHONETONE
excellent rejection of unwanted noise. Its high maximum
PLACEMENTQUALITY
sound pressure level (SPL) makes it useful for a variety of
acoustic instruments, including drums, percussion, piano,Tom-TomsUsing the A98D drum mount,Medium attack;
place one on each tom, or betweenfull, balanced
reed, wind, and string instruments. The BETA 98/S can also
each pair of toms, 1 to 3 in. (2.5 tosound.
be used for amplified guitars.
7.6 cm) above drum heads. Aim
each mic at top drum heads.
The BETA 98/S includes either a shockmount swivel
adapter (BETA 98/S) or the A98D drum mount (BETA 98D/S).On double head toms, remove bot-Medium attack;
tom head and place mic insidefull, balanced
The A98D drum mount has a specially designed gooseneck
pointing up toward top drum head.sound.
that allows the microphone to be positioned freely, yet holds
it securely in place once the ideal placement has been found.Snare Drum1 to 3 in. (2.5 to 7.5 cm) above rimMore ?snap?
of top head of drum. Aim mic at from drumstick.
The BETA 98/S is supplied with a windscreen, storage bag,drum head.
preamplifier, and an interconnect cable. The preamplifier canIf desired, place a second mic justMore ?snare?
be powered by any 48 Vdc phantom power supply.below rim of bottom head.sound.
Hi-HatUsing the A98D drum mount,Bright,
FEATURESCymbalsplace the mic close to the cymbal,with plenty of
but far enough away that it doesn?tattack.
" Tailored frequency response for studio quality performance
touch it when cymbal is struck.
" Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
ReedPlace microphone a few inchesBright, mini-
" Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain before feed-Instrumentsfrom and aiming into bell.mizes feedback
back and superior rejection of off-axis soundand leakage.
" Optional A98D drum mount is unobtrusive and versatile?GuitarPlace microphone 4 inches fromNatural,
allows precise positioning of the microphone while holding itAmplifiergrille at center of speaker cone.well-balanced.
firmly in place
" Compact design reduces stage clutterNOTE: Before each use, make sure the cartridge is tightly se-
" Detachable cable for easy storagecured on the microphone, as vibration and accidental hits with
drumsticks may loosen it, resulting in signal loss.
" Interchangeable microphone cartridges with different polar
patterns are available
INTERCONNECTING CABLE
" Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
The supplied cable connects the BETA 98/S to the preampli-
MODEL VARIATIONSfier. If necessary, up to 23 m (75 ft) of cable can be used be-
BETA 98D/S includes microphone, 4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-dutytween the microphone and preamplifier without signal loss.
interconnect cable, preamplifier, and A98D microphone drum
mount.USING THE SHOCKMOUNT SWIVEL ADAPTER
Use the following procedures to mount the Beta 98/S on the
BETA 98/S includes microphone, 7.6 m (25 ft) light-weight
swivel adapter (see Figure 1):
interconnect cable, preamplifier, and shockmount swivel
adapter.1. Connect the microphone to the connector.
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