Shure VP89M Medium Shotgun Microphone

The Shure VP89M is a medium shotgun microphone, an end-address condenser with a hypercardioid/lobar pattern for focused pickup in audio and video production.

The capsule unscrews from the preamplifier, so the same body takes the long and short VP89 capsules for a tighter or wider pickup. Capsules and preamplifiers also interchange with the Shure SM89.

A class A discrete preamplifier gives a fast transient response, and the design keeps hum, GSM, and RF interference out of the signal. A two-position switch adds a 12 dB per octave rolloff below 200 Hz for floor rumble and HVAC noise.

The aircraft-grade aluminum body weighs 138 g, light enough for long days on a boom. A foam windscreen and a protective case come with it.

Features

Hypercardioid/lobar pickup
Interchangeable long, medium, and short capsules
Class A discrete preamplifier
Low-cut switch, 12 dB per octave below 200 Hz
Self-noise 15 dB-A
Low susceptibility to hum and RF
Aircraft-grade aluminum, 138 g

What's Included

A89MW foam windscreen
A89MC protective case

Specifications

Microphone
Type	Electret condenser, end address
Polar Pattern	Hypercardioid/lobar
Frequency Response	50 – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	−33.5 dBV/Pa (21.1 mV) at 1 kHz
Output Impedance	115 Ω
Self-Noise	15.0 dB SPL-A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	79.0 dB
Maximum SPL	132.0 dB SPL into 2500 Ω 128.5 dB SPL into 1000 Ω
Dynamic Range	117.0 dB into 2500 Ω 113.5 dB into 1000 Ω
Common Mode Rejection	≥ 70.0 dB, 20 – 20,000 Hz
Low-Frequency Filter	−12 dB/octave below 100 Hz (flat) or 200 Hz (rolloff)
Power	11 – 52 V DC phantom, < 2.0 mA
Operating Temperature	−18 to 57 °C (0 to 135 °F)
Weight	138 g (4.9 oz)
Housing	Charcoal-gray metallic painted aluminum alloy handle and grille, stainless steel screen
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