The Shure Beta 181 Cardioid Capsule is a replacement part for Shure Beta 181 microphones. It can be used to change the polar pattern of the microphone or replace a broken capsule. To use it, simply screw it into the preamplifier stage and you’re good to go.
The cardioid capsule is perfect for recording individual sources or paired for recording snare drums or creating stereo recordings.
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The cardioid polar pattern used by this capsule directs sound in one direction, making it ideal for specific applications when combined with the preamplifier stage. If you use a pair of these capsules, you can use them as drum overheads by placing each Beta 182 complete mic equidistant from your snare on the left and right of your kit.
Acoustic instruments will sound clear and natural when recorded with this pickup pattern. If you want to capture the sound of a piano in stereo, you can use a pair of these capsules by placing them close to its strings on either end.
Here are the specifications for the Shure Beta 181 Cardioid Capsule:
– Polar pattern: cardioid
– Compatible with: BETA 181/BI BETA 181/C BETA 181/O BETA 181/S RPM181/PRE
– Product code: RPM181/C
