The Beta 98AD/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone from Shure is essentially a Shure Beta 98A accessorized with a drum mount and a heavy-duty cable. The package is intended to perfectly mount and position the Beta 98A on any stand and is recommended for a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments including drums, piano, reed, wind, and strings. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively minimizes off-axis feedback and noise, and its tailored frequency response reproduces drums with pristine results. The Beta 98A's high SPL response captures transients without noise and distortion. Its miniature profile is ideal for close positioning, without interfering with the performance.
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Key Features
- Drum Mount
- 15' Heavy-Duty Cable
- Uniform Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Tailored Frequency Response
The Beta 98AD/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Microphone from Shure is essentially a Shure Beta 98A accessorized with a drum mount and a heavy-duty cable. The package is intended to perfectly mount and position the Beta 98A on any stand and is recommended for a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments including drums, piano, reed, wind, and strings. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively minimizes off-axis feedback and noise, and its tailored frequency response reproduces drums with pristine results. The Beta 98A's high SPL response captures transients without noise and distortion. Its miniature profile is ideal for close positioning, without interfering with the performance.
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Shure Beta 98 Overview
Uniform cardioid polar pattern provides maximum gain-before-feedback and rejection of off-axis sound for smooth high-end response and control
Frequency response tailored for drums and percussion applications with a wide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments
Precision-engineered design for unobtrusive microphone footprint
UPC: 042406187169
Shure Beta 98 Specs
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Shure Beta 98 Reviews
The one you want.
By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-30
Pure sound. Best Tom mic around
You get what you pay for with Shure Beta 98
By Gentleman Jim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-09-16
I mainly use this mike on the drum toms. For this application, it really shines. It's small enough to get out of the way of the drummer's sticks. It has such a good frequency response that I don't have to do as much EQing. It's SPL level is high enough to keep the toms clean. I really like this mike!
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How long is the flexible gooseneck ?
How long is the flexible gooseneck ?
The Flexible gooseneck is about 3.3 inches in height.
Date published: 2019-01-30
question
Does it come with the standard three pin xlr connector or is it a mini xlr connector with an adaptor plug?
The Beta-98H/C features a 3 m (10 ft.) high-flex cable with attached preamplifier (XLR connection).If you are looking for a Beta98H/C to use with a wireless transmitter you should look at the WB98H/C. The WB98H/C features a 1.6 m (5.3ft) high-flex cable terminating in a 4-pin mini-connector.
Date published: 2018-08-27
