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

Medium cartridge / Barrel housing

• Wider target aperture for greater degree of ambience (audience response, talk shows, live concerts)
• 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*
  • Pistol-grip mount
  • "Hot shoe" camera-top mount
  • CCA side-rear mount

*Exclusively manufactured by Rycote® Microphone Windshields Ltd. for Shure

• Cartridge TypeElectret Condenser
• Polar Pattern Hypercardioid / Lobar
• Frequency Response100-20,000 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 Weight138 g (4.9 oz)
• Barrel Length239 mm (9.41 in)