{"product_id":"shure-beta-181-s-ultra-compact-small-diaphragm-supercardioid-condenser-microphone","title":"Shure BETA 181\/S Ultra-Compact Small-Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone (Supercardioid)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTight Pattern. Exceptional Rejection. Studio-Grade Precision.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShure BETA 181\/S\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-compact, side-address small-diaphragm condenser microphone fitted with a supercardioid capsule — engineered for instrument recording and live sound applications where maximum off-axis rejection and precise source isolation are critical. Part of the modular BETA 181 system, the 181\/S 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 supercardioid polar pattern provides tighter pickup than a standard cardioid, with excellent rejection of sound from the sides and rear — making it ideal for close-miking instruments in dense mix environments, drum overheads in loud live settings, and any application where bleed between sources must be minimised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupercardioid polar pattern — tight, focused pickup with excellent off-axis rejection\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 instrument capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow self-noise: 18dB A-weighted — ideal for quiet acoustic sources\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, omnidirectional, 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\u003eAcoustic guitar — studio and live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum overheads and hi-hat in loud environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano and keyboard recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass and woodwind instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchestral strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive instrument reinforcement where bleed rejection is critical\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\/S supercardioid 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":48159095849125,"sku":"BETA 181\/S","price":11889.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2703\/8412\/files\/2_50800314-6572-426a-bbb7-32008a73c576.jpg?v=1787151997","url":"https:\/\/guitargallery.co.za\/products\/shure-beta-181-s-ultra-compact-small-diaphragm-supercardioid-condenser-microphone","provider":"Guitar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}