Description

Shure VP89S Short Shotgun Microphone Overview

The Shure VP89S is a versatile short shotgun microphone designed for a wide range of recording scenarios, both indoor and outdoor. It is part of a modular system that supports interchangeable capsules, providing flexibility for different recording needs.

Key Features:

• Directional Characteristics:
  • Acceptance Angle: Wide 70° acceptance angle, offering greater off-axis pickup compared to the medium VP89M and long VP89L models. Ideal for capturing ambient sound in near-field target ranges.
• Audio Performance:
  • Frequency Response: 65 Hz to 20 kHz for a wide range of audio capture.
  • Preamp: Class-A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier for a clean and quick transient response with minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion, and no crossover distortion.
  • Low-Cut Filter: Switchable 12 dB/octave low-cut filter at 200 Hz to reduce rumble and bass frequencies.
• Design and Construction:
  • Build Quality: Lightweight, compact, and rugged construction with aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, ensuring durability and resistance to wear.
  • Size: Short shotgun design suitable for camera mounting, indoor shoots, indie films, and multi-subject scenes.
• Interference and Noise Control:
  • Low Susceptibility: Designed for low susceptibility to hum, GSM, and radio-frequency interference (RFI).
  • Common Mode Rejection: Excellent performance in rejecting common-mode noise.
  • Self-Noise: Low self-noise and high output level.
• Power and Connectivity:
  • Phantom Power: Operates on 11 to 52 VDC phantom power.
  • Output Connector: Balanced XLR 3-pin output for straightforward connectivity.
• Accessories and Compatibility:
  • Windscreen: Supplied windscreen to reduce light wind noise.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with a range of Rycote Softie windshields, windshield kits, and suspension mounts.

Applications:

• Camera Mounting: Ideal for use on camera mounts, providing high-quality audio capture for video production.
• Indoor Shoots: Well-suited for capturing clear audio in controlled environments.
• Indie Films and Multi-Subject Scenes: Effective in capturing sound in diverse and dynamic filming situations.

The Shure VP89S offers flexibility, durability, and high performance, making it a reliable choice for professional audio recording and film production.