VP89

End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone

Available Options

VP89L	Long Shotgun Microphone with Case & Foam Windscreen
VP89M	Medium Shotgun Microphone with Case & Foam Windscreen
VP89S	Short Shotgun Microphone with Case & Foam Windscreen

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.

Applications: Video/Broadcast
Microphone Types: Condenser:

Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
Polar Patterns: Lobar:

A microphone with a lobar polar pattern has the highest possible directivity. A lobar pick-up pattern is achieved with a shotgun microphone only.
Frequency Responses: Tailored:

Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments or voices.
Form Factors: Shotgun
Model Lines: VP

Related Links: All Broadcast Products; Broadcast Brochure (PDF)

Features

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

Specifications

Type: Electret Condenser
Frequency Response: VP89L: 60–20,000 Hz; VP89M: 100–20,000 Hz; VP89S: 140–20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid / Lobar
lmpedance: 115 Ohms
Sensitivity: 21.1 mV/Pa

Accessories

	Name	Availability
	A89LC Carrying case for VP89L.	Where To Buy
	A89MC Carrying case for VP89M.	Where To Buy
	A89U Converts modular VP89 microphones to a "double-barrel" configuration.	Where To Buy
	A89SC Carrying case for VP89S and VP82.	Where To Buy
	RPM89L Replacement cartridge for VP89L End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Preamplifier not included.	Where To Buy
	RPM89M Replacement cartridge for VP89M End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Preamplifier not included.	Where To Buy
	RPM89S Replacement cartridge for RPM89S End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone. Preamplifier not included.	Where To Buy
	A89LM-BA Double Lyre Boom Adapter Mount. Developed by Shure with Rycote, boom adapter mount secures VP89L to a boom pole.	Where To Buy
	A89M-CC Lyre Mount with CCA. Developed by Shure with Rycote, Lyre mount fits into a standard camera clamp. Works with VP89S and VP89M.	Where To Buy
	A89M-PG Pistol Grip Mount. Developed by Shure with Rycote, adjustable handheld mount works with VP89S and VP89M.	Where To Buy
	A89M-SH Developed by Shure with Rycote, shoe mount works with VP89S and VP89M.	Where To Buy
	RPM89/PRE Replacement XLR Preamplifier for VP89S, VP89M, and VP89L End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphones.	Where To Buy
	A89LW-JMR Developed by Shure with Rycote, windjammer for VP89L fits over windshield for additional wind noise attenuation.	Where To Buy
	A89LW-SFT Developed by Shure with Rycote, softie windshield reduces wind noise up to 25 dB. Works with VP89L.	Where To Buy
	A89MW-JMR Developed by Shure with Rycote, windjammer for VP89M fits over windshield for additional wind noise attenuation.	Where To Buy
	A89MW-SFT Developed by Shure with Rycote, softie windshield reduces wind noise up to 25 dB. Works with VP89M.	Where To Buy
	A89MW Rycote replacement foam windscreen for VP89M.	Where To Buy
	A89SW-JMR Developed by Shure with Rycote, windjammer for VP89S and VP82 fits over windshield for additional wind noise attenuation.	Where To Buy
	A89SW Rycote replacement foam windscreen for VP89S and VP82.	Where To Buy
	A89SW-KIT Developed by Shure with Rycote, kit for VP89S and VP82 includes Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer.	Where To Buy
	A89SW-SFT Developed by Shure with Rycote, softie windshield reduces wind noise up to 25 dB. Works with VP89S and VP82.	Where To Buy
	A89LW Rycote replacement foam windscreen for VP89L.	Where To Buy
	A89LW-KIT Developed by Shure with Rycote, kit for VP89L includes Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer.	Where To Buy
	A89MW-KIT Developed by Shure with Rycote, kit for VP89M includes Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer.	Where To Buy

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