{"product_id":"shure-beta-181-o-ultra-compact-small-diaphragm-omnidirectional-condenser-microphone","title":"Shure BETA 181\/O Ultra-Compact Small-Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone (Omnidirectional)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e360° Capture. Studio-Grade Precision.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShure BETA 181\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-compact, side-address small-diaphragm condenser microphone fitted with an omnidirectional capsule — designed for applications where equal sensitivity in all directions is essential. Part of the modular BETA 181 system, the 181\/O delivers the BETA series' hallmark low noise, extended frequency response, and high SPL handling in a remarkably small form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe omnidirectional polar pattern captures sound equally from all directions without proximity effect, making it ideal for room ambience, ensemble recording, choral miking, and acoustic measurement applications where a natural, uncoloured representation of the acoustic space is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnidirectional polar pattern — equal sensitivity in all directions, no proximity effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-compact side-address design — discreet placement in tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz — full-range, accurate capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow self-noise: 18dB A-weighted — ideal for quiet acoustic environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh SPL handling: up to 148dB (with pad) — handles loud sources without distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 15dB pad for close-miking high-SPL sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 3-position low-frequency filter (flat, 6dB\/octave, 18dB\/octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 48V phantom power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the modular BETA 181 system — capsule interchangeable with cardioid, supercardioid, and hypercardioid options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable all-metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom and ambience recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoral and ensemble miking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic measurement and room analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchestral and classical recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast and location sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo and surround sound arrays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShure BETA 181 microphone body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBETA 181\/O omnidirectional capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam windscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48159095586981,"sku":"BETA 181\/O","price":11889.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2703\/8412\/files\/1_52181468-79bd-4a8f-bcb4-bea99fad64c0.jpg?v=1787151482","url":"https:\/\/guitargallery.co.za\/products\/shure-beta-181-o-ultra-compact-small-diaphragm-omnidirectional-condenser-microphone","provider":"Guitar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}