- Tailored Frequency Response
- Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments, or voices.
VP89End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone
- Condenser
- Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
- Recommended Uses
- Video/Broadcast
The VP89 is a professional shotgun condenser microphone for use in critical broadcast and media production applications.
Designed with interchangeable long, medium, and short capsules, the VP89 models provide scalable, superior off-axis rejection for focus and flexibility in a wide variety of on-site locations.
Updated Technology
- State-of-the-art preamplifier redesign
- Superior RF immunity
- Internal low-frequency roll-off
- Recessed low-cut filter switch for additional control
- Smaller footprint
- Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction
Modularity: Long, medium, and short cartridge / barrel housings
Long
- For targeting sound sources over long distances (sporting events, ENG, wildlife, field recording)
- Extremely narrow pickup angle
- Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection
Medium
- Wider target aperture for greater degree of ambience (audience response, talk shows, live concerts)
- Narrow pickup angle
- Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection
Short
- High volume, widest aperture for greatest degree of ambience in near-field target range (camera mounting, discreet mounting)
- Wide pickup angle
- Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection
Full Range of Complementary Accessories
- Carrying case and foam windscreen included
- Custom premium suspension windshield kits* (L/M/S options):
- Suspension mount
- Rigid windshield (“blimp”) for full microphone enclosure with included grey fur sheath option
- Boom adapter and pistol-grip mounting options
- XLR-XLR cabling
- Custom dark grey slide-on fur windshields* (“Softie,” L/M/S options)
- Mounting options*
- Custom boom mount (L only)
- Pistol-grip mount (M/S options)
- "Hot shoe" camera-top mount (M/S options)
- CCA side-rear mount (M/S options)
*Exclusively manufactured by Rycote® Microphone Windshields Ltd. for Shure
Cartridge Type
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Hypercardioid / Lobar
Frequency Response
VP89L: 60–20,000 Hz
VP89M: 100–20,000 Hz
VP89S: 140–20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
115.0 Ohms
Sensitivity (open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical)
-33.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
2500 Ohms load: 132.0 dB SPL
1000 Ohms load: 128.5 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
79.0 dB
Dynamic Range (@ 1 kHz)
2500 Ohms load: 117.0 dB
1000 Ohms load: 113.5 dB
Clipping Level (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD)
2500 Ohms load: 4.0 dBV
1000 Ohms load: 0.0 dBV
Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical)
15.0 dB
Common Mode Rejection
20–20,000 Hz ≥ 70.0 dB
Low-Frequency Filter Switch
-12 dB / oct below specified frequency
Flat Response
100 Hz
Low Frequency Roll-off
200 Hz
Operating Temperature Range
-18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)
Storage Temperature Range
-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Operating Relative Humidity
0 to 95%
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Housing
Charcoal-grey metallic painted aluminum alloy handle and grille with stainless steel screen
Power Requirements
11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938), <2.0 mA
Net Weight
VP89L: 174 g (6.1 oz.)
VP89M: 138 g (4.9 oz.)
VP89S: 117 g (4.1 oz.)
Barrel Length
VP89L: 386 mm (15.21 in)
VP89M: 239 mm (9.41 in)
VP89S: 137 mm (5.41 in)
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RPM89LReplacement cartridge for VP89L End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Preamplifier not included. |
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RPM89MReplacement cartridge for VP89M End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Preamplifier not included. |
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RPM89SReplacement cartridge for RPM89S End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Preamplifier not included. |
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A89SCCarrying case for VP89S and VP82. |
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A89MCCarrying case for VP89M. |
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A89LCCarrying case for VP89L. |
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A89U AdapterConverts modular VP89 microphones to a “double-barrel” configuration. |
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A89SWRycote replacement foam windscreen for VP89S and VP82. |
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A89MWRycote replacement foam windscreen for VP89M. |
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A89LWRycote replacement foam windscreen for VP89L. |
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A89SW-JMR WindjammerDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, windjammer for VP89S and VP82 fits over windshield for additional wind noise attenuation. |
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A89SW-KIT Windshield KitDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, kit for VP89S and VP82 includes Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer. |
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A89MW-JMR WindjammerDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, windjammer for VP89M fits over windshield for additional wind noise attenuation. |
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A89SW-SFT Softie WindshieldDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, softie windshield reduces wind noise up to 25 dB. Works with VP89S and VP82. |
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A89MW-KIT Windshield KitDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, kit for VP89M includes Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer. |
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A89MW-SFT Softie WindshieldDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, softie windshield reduces wind noise up to 25 dB. Works with VP89M. |
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A89LW-JMR WindjammerDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, windjammer for VP89L fits over windshield for additional wind noise attenuation. |
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A89LW-KIT Windshield KitDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, kit for VP89L includes Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer. |
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A89LW-SFT Softie WindshieldDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, softie windshield reduces wind noise up to 25 dB. Works with VP89L. |
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A89M-CC Lyre Mount with CCADeveloped by Shure with Rycote, Lyre mount fits into a standard camera clamp. Works with VP89S and VP89M. |
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A89M-PG Pistol Grip MountDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, adjustable handheld mount works with VP89S and VP89M. |
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A89M-SH Shoe MountDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, shoe mount works with VP89S and VP89M. |
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A89LM-BA Double Lyre Boom Adapter MountDeveloped by Shure with Rycote, boom adapter mount secures VP89L to a boom pole. |
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RPM89/PRE Replacement XLR PreamplifierWorks with VP89S, VP89M, and VP89L End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphones. |
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| User Guides | Language | File Size |
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| VP89 Modular Shotgun Microphone | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese-Simplified | 15577 (kb) |
