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SM89 Discontinuation and Replacement

FAQ #3911 Updated July 02, 2015

Question:

When was the SM89 discontinued?  What was the final price?  What replaced the SM89?

Answer:

The SM89 shotgun mic was introduced in 1987 with a U.S. retail price of $900.  It was discontinued in August 2011 with a U.S. retail price of $932.

The SM89 was replaced by the VP89L.

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