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Its high sound pressure level (SPL) capability makes it useful for a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments including drums, piano, reed, wind, and strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremier live performance microphone with Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform cardioid pick-up pattern for maximum gain before feedback and superior rejection of off-axis sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailored frequency response specifically shaped for drums, percussion, reeds, and horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact design reduces stage clutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide dynamic range for use in high SPL environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional A98D mount is unobtrusive, versatile, and easy to adjust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnamel-coated metal construction and stainless steel inner grille resist wear and abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Electret Condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar Pattern: Cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 179  Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: -48.0 dBV\/Pa (4.0 mV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2500 Ω load: 150.5  dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 Ω load: 144.0  dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2500 Ω load: 120.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 Ω load: 114.0 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClipping Level 20 Hz to 20 kHz, at 1% THD:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2500 Ω load: 8.0 dBV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 Ω load: 1.0 dBV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf Noise: 30.0 dB SPL-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Requirements: 11–52 V DC phantom power, 3.6  mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Shure\u003cbr\u003eModel: BETA 98A\/C\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I252078-GA999251115-1-WHXX\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 042406187152\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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