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The Shure BETA RPM181/S is a supercardioid capsule for the versatile Shure BETA 181 microphone. The BETA RPM181/S capsule is ideal for snare drums, acoustic instruments and any other close-miking applications.

The Shure BETA 181 (sold separately) is a multipurpose instrument microphone and can be used on a wide variety of applications including guitars, bass and drums (overheads and snares). It has a small-diaphragm design that provides superior audio with textbook polar responses in a form factor compact enough to get close to the source in the tightest conditions.

There are four different capsules available for the BETA 181 microphone: this Supercardioid (RPM181/S), as well as a Cardioid (RPM181/C), Bidirectional (RPM181/BI), Omnidirectional (RPM181/O). This makes the BETA 181 an extremely versatile and cost-effective mic that allows the user to interchange capsules according to the application. (Additional capsules sold separately).
Shure RPM181/S Supercardioid Capsule for BETA 181

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  • A supercardioid capsule for the Shure BETA 181 mic
  • Ideal for snare drums, acoustic instruments and any other close-miking applications

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Cartridge Type
  • Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
  • Supercardioid
Frequency Response
  • 20 to 20kHz
Output Impedance
  • 110 ohm
  • Sensitivity (open circuit voltage, @ 1kHz, typical)
  • -49.5dBV/Pa (2.5 mV)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
  • 2,500-ohm load: 154.5dB SPL
1,000-ohm load: 152dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • 71.5dB
Dynamic Range
  • 2,500 ohm load: 132dB
1,000 ohm load: 129.5dB
Clipping Level @ 1 kHz, 1% THD
  • 2,500 ohm load: 10.5dBV
1,000 ohm load: 7.5dBV
Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical)
  • 22.5dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection (20Hz to 20kHz)
  • ±55dB
Polarity
  • Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
  • 11-52V DC phantom power (IEC-61938): 2.4 mA, maximum
Capsule Width
  • 1.36" (34.54 mm)

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