Shure Beta 98H/C Miniature Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Horn Microphone with In-Line Preamp & XLR Connector

The Shure BETA 98H/C is a clip-on cardioid condenser microphone created for brass, woodwind, and percussion players who need dependable sound quality on stage or in the studio. It delivers strong gain before feedback and rejects unwanted noise, giving performers and engineers a clean, focused signal even in loud environments.

The capsule sits on a flexible gooseneck with a ratcheting swivel joint, so you can aim it exactly at the instrument’s sweet spot. A built-in angle brace keeps that position locked in place, letting you move freely without shifting the microphone.

Thanks to a maximum sound pressure level of 155 dB, the BETA 98H/C captures everything from piercing trumpet blasts to aggressive snare hits without distortion. Its tailored frequency response reproduces the natural character of your instrument, making it a practical choice for jazz combos, marching bands, concert halls, and recording studios alike.

The attached ten-foot cable ends in an in-line, transformerless preamp with an XLR connector. This design preserves linear frequency response and plugs straight into a mixing console, audio interface, or wireless transmitter that supplies phantom power.

Shure’s construction is known for durability, yet this microphone remains discreet and lightweight, so it stays out of the player’s way. Whether you are a touring saxophonist roaming the stage, a trombonist tracking in a live-room session, or a percussionist who needs consistent placement night after night, the BETA 98H/C offers the reliability and clarity that professionals expect.

• Cardioid pickup pattern that provides high gain before feedback
• Withstands sound pressure levels up to 155 dB without distortion
• Tailored frequency response that delivers natural instrumental tone
• Ten-foot cable with in-line preamp and XLR output for convenient connection
• Integrated gooseneck with ratcheting swivel joint allows precise positioning
• Design that is compact and lightweight for low onstage visibility
• Transformerless circuitry preserves linear frequency response