Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
The microphone uses a unidirectional cardioid pickup pattern.
Product detailSKU #1274034494292
ShureBETA 98H/C Clip-On Condenser Microphone
1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A premium cardioid condenser instrument mic with a clamp-on mounting system, integrated gooseneck, ratcheting swivel, and isolation shockmount.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wind instruments with a bell
- Percussion instruments with a rim
- Players who need adjustable on-instrument positioning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Applications that do not offer 11–52 VDC phantom power
- Use cases requiring a non-cardioid pickup pattern
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Integrated gooseneck and ratcheting swivel joint
The microphone position can be adjusted on the instrument.
Detail 03
Isolation shockmount
The mount includes isolation as part of its design.
Detail 04
20–20,000 Hz frequency response
The stated response spans 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your source has 11–52 VDC phantom power.
- 02The clamp is described for wind-instrument bells and percussion rims.
- 03A 1 kohm minimum load impedance is recommended; loads as low as 150 ohms may be used with reduced clipping level.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instruments can the BETA 98H/C attach to?
It clamps to the bell of wind instruments or the rim of percussion instruments.
02What type of microphone is it?
It is an electret-bias condenser microphone with a cardioid, unidirectional polar pattern.
03Does it require phantom power?
Its recommended operating voltage is 11–52 VDC phantom power.
04What mounting and adjustment features are included?
It features an integrated gooseneck with angle brace, a ratcheting swivel joint, and an isolation shockmount.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274034494292
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Complete your setup
Worth comparing
1 of 12
More from Shure
1 of 8
