Shure VP89S | Short Cartridge End Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone

Shure VP89S Short Cartridge End Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone

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.

Key Features

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Pistol-grip mount
• Hot shoe camera-top mount
• CCA side-rear mount

Technical Specifications

Modularity Option
Short cartridge
Cartridge Type
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Hypercardioid/Lobar
Frequency Response
65 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
115.0 ohm
Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
-33.5 dBV/Pa (21.1 mV)
Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD
2500 ohm load: 132.0 dB SPL
1000 ohm load: 128.5 dB SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio
79.9 dB
Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz
2500 ohm load: 117.0 dB
1000 ohm load: 113.5 dB
Clipping Level @ 1 kHz, 1% THD
2500 ohm load: 4.0 dBv
1000 ohm load: 0.0 dBv
Self Noise, equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
15.0 dB
Common Mode Rejection 20 to 20,000 Hz
>=70.0 dB
Low Frequency Filter Switch, -12 dB/oct below specified
Flat Response: 100 Hz
Low Frequency Rolloff: 200 Hz
Operating Temperature
-18 deg C to 57 deg C
Storage Temperature Range
-29 deg C to 74 deg C
Operating Relative Humidity
0 to 95%
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin
2 with respect to pin 3
Housing
Charcoal-grey metallic painted aluminum alloy handle and grille with stainless steel screen
Power Requirements
11-52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938), <2.0 mA
Net Weight
117 g (4.1 oz.)