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
Long cartridge / Barrel housing
- For targeting sound sources over long distances (sporting events, ENG, wildlife, field recording)
- Extremely narrow pickup angle
- Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection
Full Range of Complementary Accessories
- Carrying case and foam windscreen included
- Custom premium suspension windshield kits*:
- 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*
- Mounting options*:Custom boom mount
*Exclusively manufactured by Rycote® Microphone Windshields Ltd. for Shure
- Cartridge TypeElectret Condenser
- Polar Pattern Hypercardioid / Lobar
- Frequency Response60-20,000 Hz
- Output Impedance115.0 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 Ratio79.0 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 Response100 Hz
- Low Frequency Roll-off200 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 Humidity0 to 95%
- PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- HousingCharcoal-grey metallic painted aluminum alloy handle and grille with stainless steel screen
- Power Requirements11-52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938),
- Net Weight174 g (6.1 oz.)
- Barrel Length386 mm (15.21 in)
