The Shure BETA 181/C Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a compact, side-address microphone capsule designed for professional studio, broadcast, and live sound applications. Featuring a tight cardioid polar pattern, it delivers focused sound capture with excellent rejection of off-axis noise, making it ideal for close-miking instruments such as acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, and brass. Part of the modular BETA 181 system, the C capsule offers high SPL handling, low self-noise, and detailed, natural audio reproduction in a robust form factor built for demanding professional use.