Shure BETA 98/S Specifications, Furnished Accessories, Additional Accessories, Replacement Parts

2.Thread the cable through the C-clamp and slide the con- nector into the C-clamp until snug.

3.To reduce wear on the cable, snap it into the stress reliever clip leaving a couple of inches slack on the connector side.

BETA 98/S MOUNTED ON SWIVEL ADAPTER

FIGURE 1

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response

20 to 20,000 Hz

(measured at 304.8 mm [1 ft] from a spherical sound source, free field conditions)

TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE

FIGURE 2

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid (as supplied), uniform with frequency, sym- metrical about axis. Cartridge for cardioid polar pattern also available.

125 Hz	2500, 5000 Hz
250 Hz	6300, 10000 Hz
500, 1000 Hz	15000 Hz

TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN

FIGURE 3

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage: –59 dBV/Pa* (1 mV) typical

*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

Maximum SPL

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)

2.5kΩ load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 dB 1 kΩ load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 dB

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)

2.5 kΩ load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 6 dBV (2.0 V) 1 kΩ load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 2 dBV (1.26 V)

Dynamic Range

(at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD, 2.5 kΩ load) 125 dB (max SPL minus A-weighted noise)

Output Noise

35 dB SPL, A-weighted

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

59 dB re 94 dB SPL

Output Impedance Rated at 150 Ω (actual)

Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kΩ

Hum Pickup

–7.5 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60Hz)

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Phantom Power

48 Vdc ±4 Vdc(IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3.

Cable

BETA 98/S: 7.6 m (25 ft) light-weight, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F mini connectors.

BETA 98D/S: 4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F mini connectors.

Case

Microphone: Matte black enamel brass case and stainless steel inner grille

Preamplifier: Matte black enamel finished steel

Dimensions

Microphone: 11.7 mm X 35.6 mm (0.46 in. X 1.40 in.)

Preamplifier: 20 mm X 99 mm (0.79 in. X 3.89 in.)

Net Weight

Microphone: 12 g (0.4 oz) less cable

Preamplifier: 96 g (3.4 oz)

Certification

Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and perfor- mance criteria in European Standard EN55103 (1996) parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.

FURNISHED ACCESSORIES

Storage Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26B21 Preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM626 Gooseneck Drum Mount (BETA 98D/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . A98D Shock-Mount Swivel Adapter (BETA 98/S) . . . . . . . . RK282 4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty cable (BETA 98D/S) . . . . . . . C98D 7.6 m (25 ft) light-weight cable (BETA 98/S) . . . . . 90A4697

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

Cardioid cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM108 Metal Locking Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A412MWS 1.47 m (5 ft) light-weight cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90A4039

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Windscreen (4 per package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RK183WS Supercardioid cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM110 Gooseneck Assembly (A98D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM616 Clamp Assembly (A98D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM618 Case Assembly with Interface Board . . . . . . . . . . . RPM624

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