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Essential Information About the Shure VP89 Modular Shotgun Microphone
Essential Information About the Shure VP89 Modular Shotgun Microphone
- Ultra-flexible modular concept: a single microphone body designed to work with different capsule lengths (short, medium, long) depending on shooting needs.
- Lobar hypercardioid directivity: highly focused capture, designed to isolate the voice and reduce unwanted ambient noise in audiovisual production.
- Low-noise Class A preamp: a clean, precise, and detailed signal, suitable for "sensitive" recordings (dialogue, controlled ambience).
- Switchable low-cut filter: useful for limiting handling noise, light wind, or vibrations without affecting the core intelligibility.
Manufacturer Information
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A "broadcast" approach designed to adapt to the field
The Shure VP89 fits within the logic of a professional shotgun microphone intended for broadcast and demanding shoots: documentaries, fiction, interviews, institutional recordings, or premium web content. Its distinctive feature is its modular design: instead of multiplying complete microphones, the length of the shotgun is adapted to the situation via interchangeable capsules. This philosophy optimizes bulk, placement, and pickup angle while maintaining a consistent sonic signature across configurations.
Depending on the capsule used, the coverage angle varies: 70 deg with the short VP89S capsule, 50 deg with the medium VP89M capsule, and 30 deg with the long VP89L capsule. This modularity is particularly relevant when alternating, within the same day, between indoor, outdoor, boom pole, and camera-mounted setups, or between close dialogue and wider scenes.
Who is the Shure VP89 for, and in which applications does it make a difference?
The VP89 is aimed at videographers, sound recordists, journalists, ENG teams, broadcast technicians, and content creators seeking a wired shotgun microphone capable of delivering a clean and usable recording straight from capture. Thanks to its lobar hypercardioid directivity, it is designed to favor the source (typically the voice) while controlling off-axis sounds: room reverb, movement, air conditioning, set noise, or street ambience.
In practice, it naturally finds its place:
on a boom pole for dialogue recording (placement above the frame, controlled distance), on lightweight shoots when a compact setup is desired, or in more directional configurations when the priority is to capture the voice in a busy environment. The self-noise level of 15 dB and the maximum SPL of 132 dB allow for both delicate takes and more dynamic scenes while maintaining a safety margin.
Technical specifications
| Sensitivity | -33,5 dBV/Pa (21,1mV) | Nominal impedance | 115 Ω |
| SPL max | 132 dB | Self-noise | 15 dB |
| Frequency response - start | 40 Hz | Connection | XLR |
| Frequency response - end | 20 kHz | Clamp included | No |
| Category | Shotgun Microphone | Included accessories | Windscreen, carrying case |
| Type | broadcast | Weight | 174 g |
| Directivity | hypercardioid | Dimensions (mm) | Ø 21 x 481 |
| Capsule | static | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Shure VP89L suitable for capturing distant vocals?
With its 30° coverage angle, the long capsule VP89L favors a highly directional pickup to isolate a voice in a busy environment. Its hypercardioid shotgun design is suitable for film shoots and broadcast recordings.
What type of connector does this shotgun microphone use?
The output is via an XLR connector, with a nominal impedance of 115 Ω.
Is the low-cut filter on the VP89L switchable?
A switchable low-cut filter applies a slope of -12 dB/octave below 200 Hz. This feature helps reduce rumble, boom pole vibrations, and handling noise, thereby preserving dialogue intelligibility at the source.
What are the dimensions and weight of the microphone?
The body measures 481 mm in length and 21 mm in diameter, weighing 174 g.
What accessories are included with the Shure VP89L shotgun microphone?
The package includes a foam windscreen and a rigid carrying case. Rycote windshields, a pistol grip, and camera mounting systems are available as optional accessories.
