User's Manual

Shure Incorporated
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Application
Suggested Microphone Place
ment Tone Quality
Woodwinds: 2.5 to 15 cm (1 to 6
in.) away, on-axis with bell of in-
strument.
Bright, clear sound.
Bell of instrument 90° off-axis from
front of mic.
Softer, mellow sound.
Note: Before each use, make sure the cartridge is tightly secured on the microphone, as vibration and accidental
hits with drumsticks may loosen it, resulting in signal loss.
Shockmount Swivel Adapter
Use the following procedures to mount the Beta 98A on the swivel adapter:
1. Connect the microphone to the adapter.
2. Thread the cable through the C-clamp and slide the connector into the C-clamp until snug.
3. To reduce wear on the cable, snap it into the stress reliever clip leaving 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 inches) of slack on the
connector side.
BETA 98A MOUNTED WITH SWIVEL ADAPTER
A98D Drum Mount
The Shure A98D mounts the Beta 98A on a drum or cymbal stand. Reference the furnished A98D guide to correct-
ly mount the microphone.
BETA 98A MOUNTED WITH A98D