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Shure Beta 98H/C Cardioid Condenser Clip-on Instrument Microphone Demo

Cardioid Clip-on Instrument Mic
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This Clip-on Mic is Perfect for Horns!

If you're recording horns, the Shure Beta 98H/C the mic to go to. You get a smooth sound that's detailed enough to be bright yet easily tamable into the warm glow that most modern music demands. A clip allows you to attach the Beta 98H/C to the bell of just about any horn and some woodwinds, and a gooseneck extension lets you place the capsule of the mic right at the sweet spot of the instrument. The Beta 98H/C is also an excellent choice for percussion and some stringed instruments. Once you have one, you'll find yourself using your Beta 98H/C on all kinds of instruments.

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Shure Beta 98H/C Mini Instrument Condenser Microphone Features at a Glance:
  • 10' high-flex cable with attached preamplifier (XLR connection) included
  • Designed to meet the demands of brass, woodwinds, and percussion
  • Flexible integrated gooseneck
  • Clip-on clamp for secure fit and precise positioning
  • No external mounting hardware required
  • Requires +48V phantom power
For an excellent instrument mic that's perfect for brass, pick up a Shure Beta 98H/C!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Electret Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 155 dB SPL
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 63 dB
  • Self Noise: 31 dB SPL
  • Sensitivity: -56 dBV/Pa (1.6mV)
  • Output Impedance: 150 ohms
  • Color: Black
  • Connector: XLR
  • Cable Length: 10 ft.
  • Power Source: 11-52V DC Phantom Power
  • Included Accessories: Zipper Carrying Bag, Windscreen
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BETA 98H/C

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Works great

Recording orchestra at a choral concert.

Picks up horn for a clean track to use for mixdown after the show.

Much better than placing a mike in front of the musician. They never hold still.
by Stanley from Rhode Island on
Music background: Electronics Technician, amateur recording technician.

Just what I needed to enhance my recording setup!

I'm a [french] horn player that has read dozens of articles since 2020 about recording horn. I've used a Zoom H4n and an old, dropped ribbon mic that work well in large spaces but leave a lot to be desired in small spaces. Considering that most recommended setups for recording horn aim to primarily capture the indirect/reflecting sound, I was shocked at how this mic lets me just toss most of that out the window. Even in a fairly small office, pairing this with my Zoom in front has made EQing and editing the easiest it's ever been.

Also, for what it's worth, I got this on the recommendation of a trumpet player after we were unexpectedly individually mic'ed at a gig, and the provided mics didn't pick us up well. I don't anticipate running into that again, but at least I now have this option if I do.
by Casey C from Kansas City, MO on
Music background: Freelance Horn Player

Shure 'Nuff.

Definitely not my first nor last Shure microphone. My go to mic brand for solid, working man's quality. There are much better and worse out there, but a Shure mic has never failed me.
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Shure beta 98 H\C Cardioid Condenser Clip-on Instrument microphone.

The Shure beta 98 H\C excellent mic. While I was browsing I noticed it. Thinking wow I could clip that to the suspension bracket of my tom. Tried it and was sold. So I ordered three more. The gooseneck enables you to position exactly where you need it. Of course I have the industry standard; the SM 57 on both my main snare and my aux. snare. My kit sounds awesome without mics. But mic them and I have concert sounding drums, awesome. Thanks Shure.
by Ed Poncha from TX on
Music background: Drummer, ever since I was young one I always wanted to play drums. Also written a few songs.

Great Mic

I'm using this microphone on a saxophone and then routing it to an Eventide mixing link so that I can run an effects loop on my sax. The mic performs very well and produces great tone...honestly it makes me sound better even when the signal is clean with no effects.
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