Shure BETA-91 Kick Drum Condenser Low Profile Microphone
The Shure Beta 91 is specifically designed for kick drums and other bass instruments.
The Beta 91 combines superior “attack” and “punch” for studio quality sound, even at the extremely high sound pressure levels encountered inside a kick drum. Its boundary effect design produces a strong, solid low-end response that has been specifically tailored for heavy bass applications.
The microphone’s cardioid pattern provides outstanding gain-before-feedback andexcellent rejection of unwanted sound, making the Beta 91 ideal for live concert applications.The low profile design of the Beta 91 eliminates the need for external mounting hardware -just throw it in your kick drum and play.
- Frequency response shaped specifically for kick drums and other instruments
- Wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
- Low-profile design requires no external mounting hardware
- Detachable cable for easy storage
- Legendary Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability
Interchangeable replacement cartridges:
- RPM108: Cardioid
- RPM110: Supercardioid
TypeCardioid condenser (electret bias)Frequency Response20 to 20,000 Hz (measured at 304.8 mm [1 ft] from a spherical sound source, free field conditions)Polar PatternHalf-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface), uniform with frequency, symmetrical around axis.Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)Open Circuit Voltage: -59 dBV/Pa* (1.1 mV) typical*1 Pa = 94 dB SPLMaximum SPL(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD)2.5 kilohm load: 160 dB1 kilohm load: 156 dBPreamplifier Output Clipping Level(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD*)2.5 kilohm load: 6 dBV (2.0 V)1 kilohm load: 2 dBV (1.26 V)*THD of the microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to the cartridge output at specified SPL.Dynamic Range(20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 1% THD, 2.5 kilohm load)125 dB (max SPL minus A-weighted noise)Output Noise35 dB SPL (typical), A-weightedSignal-to-Noise Ratio59 dB re 94 dB SPLOutput Impedance150 ohms (actual)PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3PowerPhantom Power: 48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc (IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3Electromagnetic Hum Pickup-7.5 dB equivalent SPL in 1 mOe field (60 Hz)Cable4.6 m (15 ft) heavy-duty, two-conductor shielded, TA4F to TA3F connectorsCaseMatte-black , painted, die-cast, zinc-alloy case with matte-black steel grilleDimensions95mm x 129 mm x 19 mm (3.75 in. x 5.08 in. x 0.75 in.)Net Weight382 grams (13.5 oz) less cable
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