Shure BETA98AMPC Mini Cardioid Drum Microphone with Preamp - Your Ultimate Sound Capture Solution
The Shure Beta 98A is a precision-engineered compact, high-output miniature condenser microphone for professional sound reinforcement and studio recording. It offers:
- • A uniform cardioid polar pattern for excellent gain-before-feedback and off-axis noise rejection, ensuring a smooth high-end response and control.
- • High sound pressure level capability (SPL), perfect for high-volume environments like drums and percussion.
- • A precision-engineered design with an unobtrusive footprint.
Both Beta 98A configurations come with high SPL. The Beta 98AD/C has an A98D drum mount with a flexible gooseneck, ideal for toms, snares, and percussion. The Beta 98A/C is great for various acoustic or amplified instruments such as drums, piano, reed, wind, and strings.
Features:
- 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
- Beta 98A models ship with external in-line preamplifier for discrete cable placement, snap-fit windscreen, and zipper pouch

This Shure BETA98AMPC Mini Cardioid Drum Microphone with Preamp is perfect for professional sound engineers and musicians. Whether you're in a recording studio or on stage, it delivers top-notch sound quality. The microphone is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry and set up. It features a uniform cardioid polar pattern for great sound pickup and noise rejection. Ideal for capturing the perfect drum sound, it's also suitable for other instruments like piano, reed, wind, and strings.