Shure VP83

A Microphone Designed for "Run and Gun" Video Capture

The VP83 fits within the logic of compact shotgun microphones intended to simplify sound capture directly on the camera, where the internal microphone quickly becomes limited (body resonances, handling noise, overly present environment). Its approach is clear: to offer more focused and more usable capture right from recording, while remaining lightweight, quick to install, and easy to operate, even during mobile shooting.

With accessible controls and integrated suspension, the VP83 targets agile setups (digital SLR body, camcorder, small cage) where every accessory must provide immediate benefits without complicating the setup.

Who Is the VP83 For, and In What Uses Does It Make a Difference?

This shotgun microphone for cameras is aimed at videographers, content creators, journalists, documentarians, and lightweight crews who want to significantly improve dialogue intelligibility and the presence of a main source, without systematically using a lavalier microphone or boom pole.

The VP83 is particularly relevant for on-camera interviews, vlogging in quiet indoor environments, event capture (speeches, controlled ambiance), and reporting where responsiveness is essential. Its directionality allows better "aiming" at the sound source in front of the lens, which helps achieve a clearer voice and a less intrusive background, provided a reasonable distance and good placement are maintained.

Technical specifications

Frequency response	50 Hz - 20 kHz	Connection	minijack
Sensitivity	-36,5 dBV/Pa	Clamp included	Yes
Category	wired microphone	Included accessories	Windscreen
Type	camera	Color	Black
Directivity	supercardioid	Weight	133 g
Capsule	static