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2.Thread the cable through the
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:
*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
Output Noise
35 dB SPL,
59 dB re 94 dB SPL
Output Impedance Rated at 150 Ω (actual)
Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kΩ
Hum Pickup
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Phantom Power
48 Vdc ±4
Cable
BETA 98/S: 7.6 m (25 ft)
BETA 98D/S: 4.6 m (15 ft)
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
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Cardioid cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPM108 Metal Locking Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A412MWS 1.47 m (5 ft)
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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