Shure Beta 98AD/C Mini Cardioid Condenser Drum Microphone

The Shure BETA 98AD/C is a condenser microphone with a tight cardioid pattern, built in a compact housing that slips easily into the busiest drum setup. It ships with the A98D drum mount, so you can lock the capsule exactly where you want it on a snare, tom, or percussion rig without bulky stands getting in the way.

Engineers reach for this mic when they need clear, natural tone from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and the freedom to place it right against the head. The capsule handles up to 150.5 dB SPL, which means rimshots, aggressive floor-tom hits, or loud brass sections will sound clean rather than distorted. A uniform cardioid pattern focuses on the source and rejects stage bleed, giving you dependable gain before feedback in loud venues.

The included 15 ft cable terminates in a standard three-pin XLR connector, ready for any mixer or interface that can provide 11 to 52 V phantom power. Whether you are building a touring kit, recording in a project studio, or miking percussion in a theater pit, the BETA 98AD/C delivers consistent results with the durability Shure is known for.

• Compact condenser microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern for focused sound
• Tailored frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz captures full drum and percussion detail
• Handles up to 150.5 dB SPL for clean reproduction of loud sources
• A98D drum mount allows secure, precise placement in any configuration
• Uniform off-axis rejection provides excellent gain before feedback
• 15 ft cable with standard XLR 3-pin analog output
• Requires 11 to 52 V phantom power
• Built for the reliability demanded by live and studio environments